​Steph Curry Addresses ‘Stupid’ Dillon Brooks Altercation in Warriors-Rockets
In a heated Game 4 of the NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets, tensions flared as Stephen Curry and Dillon Brooks were involved in a notable altercation. The incident, which resulted in technical fouls for both players and Draymond Green, highlighted the growing animosity in the series
The Altercation: A Closer Look
During the second quarter, a hard screen by Draymond Green led to a confrontation involving Curry and Brooks. Curry received a rare technical for taunting Brooks, who also got a technical for reacting. Green was penalized for intervening aggressively. Later, Green was involved in another scuffle with Tari Eason, resulting in a Flagrant 1 foul for Green and a technical for Eason. These incidents added to the series’ high total of technical fouls, with ten called over the four games. ​
Curry’s Perspective
After the game, Curry addressed the incident, stating:​
“We know what he’s about and his reputation. I don’t get caught up in that. I just play basketball. So, you obviously let the game do the talking. There’s a lot of history with him particularly. At the end of the day, you just hoop. And the results speak for themselves, and I like to have fun out here, especially fourth quarter when it’s winning time.”
Curry’s comments reflect his focus on the game and his intent to not be drawn into off-court distractions.​
Historical Context
The tension between Curry and Brooks isn’t new. In the 2022 Western Conference semifinals, Brooks committed a flagrant-2 foul on Gary Payton II, resulting in a fractured elbow for Payton. Curry described the foul as “kind of out of line,” emphasizing the importance of player safety. ​
Game 4 Performance
Despite the altercation, Curry contributed significantly to the Warriors’ 109-106 victory, scoring 17 points. Jimmy Butler led the team with 27 points, including crucial free throws in the final minute. The win gave the Warriors a 3-1 lead in the series.
The altercation between Curry and Brooks underscores the intensity of playoff basketball and the importance of maintaining composure. Curry’s focus on letting his performance speak for itself serves as a reminder of the value of professionalism in high-stakes games.
