Brooks Admits Targeting Curry’s Injury in Rockets Win

The Houston Rockets forced a Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors with a 131-116 win in a highly physical contest. Postgame focus intensified on Dillon Brooks, who admitted to intentionally targeting Stephen Curry's injured thumb, justifying it as playoff strategy. Curry, limited to 23 minutes while wearing a wrap and icing his thumb, saw his team turn to reserves in the second half. The game also featured a late altercation resulting in the ejection of Warriors reserve Pat Spencer for headbutting Houston's Alperen Şengün. Both teams and coaches acknowledged the escalating intensity, as evidenced by the series' 15 technical fouls so far. With the series heating up, Curry's injury and on-court tensions are likely to impact Game 6.