After Curry’s jump shots, Rockets defenders made an effort to swipe at his compromised digit while he snapped his wrist. The Warriors’ television broadcast picked up the trend during Game 5, which led to accusations that the Rockets were attempting to injure Curry.

The Golden State Warriors struggled on both ends of the court to squander a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.

Dillon Brooks has tried to push the dirty player narrative onto the Warriors all through this playoff series. But after winning Game 5 to force the series to go back to San Francisco, the Rockets enforcer tacitly admitted to intentionally targeting Steph Curry's injured thumb.

Pushed the the brink of elimination, the Houston Rockets delivered a playoff gem Wednesday night to beat the Golden State Warriors and keep their season alive.

Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.