Overview

• Stephen Curry has been playing with a protective wrap on his right thumb since injuring it on April 11 against the Trail Blazers.
• In Game 5 of the playoff series, Rockets defender Dillon Brooks repeatedly struck Curry’s injured thumb during three-point contests, drawing accusations of intentional targeting.
• Warriors broadcasters Bob Fitzgerald and Kelenna Azibuike publicly criticized Brooks, claiming the contact was deliberate and part of a broader pattern in recent games.
• Curry mimed the contact to referees during the game, while head coach Steve Kerr also raised concerns with officials about the physical tactics.
• With the Rockets leading by 27 points in the second half, Kerr opted to rest Curry and the starters, citing the need to manage player health in the ongoing series.