Steph Curry's ongoing thumb injury has overshadowed the Golden State Warriors' recent playoff performance, particularly highlighted during their lopsided 131-116 loss to the Houston Rockets. Despite the injury, which he aggravated towards the end of the regular season, Curry took to the court, scoring a mere 13 points on 33% shooting in Game 5. His injury drew significant attention on social media, with NBA analyst Charles Barkley expressing shock at the visible state of Curry's thumb.

Moreover, amid the Warriors' struggles, Dillon Brooks of the Rockets has faced scrutiny for allegedly targeting Curry's hurt thumb during the game. The Warriors, however, remain optimistic, with reports suggesting Curry intends to continue playing through this ailment as they prepare for a crucial Game 6 to potentially close out the series.