However, Stephen A. Smith has since threw his support behind Brooks and the Rockets. The ESPN anchor sees no issue with Houston targeting a clear weakness on the opposing team's s

During the Warriors' 131-116 road loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday, Rockets forward Dillon Brooks contacted Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry's right hand following a shot. No foul was called, but it was significant since Curry has been nursing an injured right thumb for much of the season.

Stephen A. Smith discusses the Warriors' frustration over the Rockets targeting Steph Curry's thumb.

Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka on Friday put their playoff feud aside for a brief moment to honor Gregg Popovich. Kerr’s Golden State Warriors and Udoka’s Houston Rockets squared off in Game 6 of their first-round series at Chase Center in San Francisco,

SAN FRANCISCO - When longtime San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his retirement from coaching on Friday, it didn't come as a shock to Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka, who played for and coached under Popovich on the Spurs and Team USA.

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