Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives in against Houston Rockets forward/guard Dillon Brooks (9) during the third quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Ime Udoka Addresses Dillon Brooks, Steph Curry Injury Accusations

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 11:13 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing 131-116 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, now leading the series just 3-2 before heading back home for Game 6 on Friday.

The Warriors struggled, taking as much as a 31-point deficit, and had only one starter score in double digits: Steph Curry. The superstar point guard had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists on 4-12 shooting from the field and 3-9 from three-point range.

Curry has been dealing with a thumb injury since the Warriors' win over the Portland Trail Blazers on April 11, and although he is playing through it in the playoffs, it could be affecting him.

The Warriors need Curry on the floor, and they are fortunate that his injury is not more serious, but the Rockets seem to be trying to do something about it. There have been multiple times where the Rockets have seemingly taken a swipe at Curry's injured thumb.

In Wednesday's Game 5, Rockets forward Dillon Brooks seemingly swiped at Curry's thumb while defending a three-point attempt.

Could be a reach, but did Dillon Brooks swipe at curry’s thumb after the contest @warriorsworld pic.twitter.com/S39TOYntWw
— ͏Serg (@eazybreezyserg) April 27, 2025

After the game, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was asked how he would respond to the accusation that Brooks is intentionally swiping at Curry's injured thumb.

"I wouldn't [respond]," Udoka said.

Reporter: "Ime, one of the Warriors broadcasters tonight accused Dillon Brooks of intentionally swiping at Steph Curry's [injured] right thumb. How would you respond to that?"

Ime Udoka: "I wouldn't." pic.twitter.com/o0cXqRrZET
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) May 1, 2025

If Brooks is intentionally swiping at Curry's thumb, the league certainly needs to do something about it. Brooks, a known dirty player, should not be able to have the chance to injure Curry further, and if the accusations continue, the league could look into it.

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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