Lost in the physicality has been the Rockets' intentional action of swiping at Curry's injured thumb, looking to lean into his weakness and hinder his play. While many have come after Houston for their style of play and intentions, Dillon Brooks defended the team's actions, as he's been the primary culprit.

"No, we're not having fun," Butler said. "I don't like Dillon Brooks. So, we're never having fun. I'm a fierce competitor, he's a fierce competitor, but ain't nothin' fun about that."

The Warriors and Rockets finally got into it with one another thanks to something that Rockets player Dillon Brooks did to Steph Curry.