During the Warriors' 131-116 road loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday, Rockets forward Dillon Brooks contacted Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry's right hand following a shot. No foul was called, but it was significant since Curry has been nursing an injured right thumb for much of the season.

When Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry protests with a referee, he generally has a solid case that he was fouled.

Steve Kerr called on the NBA to change this rule amid claims that the Rockets' Dillon Brooks is going out of his way to hit Steph Curry's injured thumb.

Friday’s Game 6 from Golden State will tip at 8:00 p.m. Central and be televised on ESPN, while a Game 7 in Houston would be Sunday night on TNT.

The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors for Game 5 of their best-of-7 first-round NBA Playoff series Wednesday. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Warriors vs.

NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets NBA playoff game on Wednesday, April 23.