Brooks Calls Green 'Dirty Player' Amid Butler Injury Controversy

Controversy has erupted in the Warriors-Rockets NBA playoff series after Houston's Amen Thompson was accused by some of being a dirty player for a hard foul that resulted in Golden State's Jimmy Butler suffering a pelvic contusion and missing the remainder of Game 2. Rockets teammate Dillon Brooks defended Thompson, redirecting blame toward Draymond Green and insisting Thompson is not a dirty player. Both Houston coach Ime Udoka and Warriors coach Steve Kerr stated they did not believe Thompson acted with intent to injure, characterizing the incident as an unfortunate basketball play. The teams are focusing on Game 3, with Butler's status still uncertain due to his injury. The series has become increasingly physical, highlighted by technical and flagrant fouls issued in Game 2. The incident underscores rising tensions as the series stands tied at 1-1.