The Golden State Warriors struggled on both ends of the court to squander a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.

Stephen Curry struggled with his sprained right thumb in the Warriors’ Game 5 loss. Rockets forward Dillon Brooks didn’t deny accusations he’s trying to hit it.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses after the season.