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.

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.

Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks are the NBA's two chief antagonists, a pair of bruising forwards unafraid to tangle with any talent league-wide. Game 4 in San Francisco showcased peak Green from an antagonist standpoint.