Reporter: “Ime, one of the Warriors broadcasters tonight accused Dillon Brooks of intentionally swiping at Steph Curry’s [injured] right thumb

SAN FRANCISCO – Tensions flared during last night’s Warriors game when a prominent team broadcaster alleged that Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks intentionally swiped at Steph Curry’s injured right thumb during a critical moment in the second quarter.

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The incident occurred as Curry, who has been nursing a sore thumb for several games, drove to the basket. Video replays appeared to show Brooks reaching across Curry’s body and making contact with the All-Star’s taped right hand. Immediately after the play, Curry winced in pain, drawing concern from the Warriors’ bench and a flurry of commentary from the broadcast booth.

“I don’t want to speculate, but it sure looked like Dillon Brooks knew exactly what he was doing there,” the Warriors broadcaster said on air. “He went right for Steph’s injured hand. That’s not basketball—that’s crossing the line.”

Brooks, known around the league for his physical and sometimes provocative style, has a history of on-court altercations and intense defense against star players. After the game, he denied any intent to injure, telling reporters, “I play hard, I play physical. It’s never about hurting another player.”

Curry, for his part, downplayed the contact but admitted the thumb was still “not 100 percent.” “It’s part of the game,” Curry said. “You just have to keep playing through it.”

The alleged incident quickly made waves on social media, with fans and analysts debating whether Brooks’ swipe was a dirty play or just tough defense. The NBA has not yet commented on whether the play will be reviewed for possible disciplinary action.

As the Warriors continue their playoff push, all eyes will be on Curry’s health—and whether opponents try to exploit his vulnerability. For now, the debate rages on: was it gamesmanship, or did Brooks cross a line?