Curry, Brooks Engage in Heated Altercation During Warriors-Rockets Playoff Game

During Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors' playoff series against the Houston Rockets, tensions flared between Steph Curry and Dillon Brooks after Brooks fouled Curry, prompting Curry to taunt Brooks by holding up two fingers to signify Brooks' fouls. Brooks reacted by grabbing at the ball, escalating the situation and leading Draymond Green to intervene in defense of Curry, which resulted in a brief on-court altercation. All three players—Curry, Brooks, and Green—were assessed technical fouls following a review of the scuffle. The incident was part of a physical and emotional game that saw further altercations, including another involving Green and Rockets forward Tari Eason. These repeated clashes highlight the growing animosity and intensity in the Warriors-Rockets series, as players on both sides continue to challenge each other physically and verbally. The altercations have set the tone for what is expected to be an increasingly heated playoff matchup.