Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks drew attention during a recent playoff game against the Golden State Warriors. Video surfaced on social media depicting Brooks appearing to swipe at the right hand of Warriors guard Stephen Curry.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter as Curry attempted a three-point shot. Curry has been managing a hand injury since January.
Brooks defended Curry closely on the play. After Curry released the ball, Brooks appeared to make contact with Curry's bandaged hand.
Some observers on social media interpreted the action as intentional. A second swipe appeared to occur as Curry landed after his shot.
Despite the interaction, Curry successfully made the three-pointer. The play occurred during Game 3 of the first-round series between the teams.
Golden State won Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in the series ahead of Game 4. Stephen Curry played over 40 minutes in Game 3, contributing significantly to the win.
The Warriors were without a key player in Game 3 due to injury, leading to an increased workload for Curry. The series is expected to continue to be competitive.
