Dillon Brooks was one of the key instigators in the series, having multiple differences with stars like Draymond Green and Steph Curry. After Houston's Game 5 win, Brooks and Rockets center Alperen Sengun wore shades to their (indoor) post-game media commitments, a slight that Curry didn't forget.

Stephen Curry's right thumb might be the most important sporting right thumb on the planet. And the whole NBA knows the Warriors legend is dealing with an injury to said thumb. Rockets instigator Dillon Brooks seems happy to try and make it worse.