Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks to reporters ahead of Golden State's Game 5 NBA playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday at Toyota Center.Kerr states Warriors must ‘stay poised' in Game 5 vs.

The Golden State Warriors couldn't follow through on their 3-1 first-round lead over the Houston Rockets and win Game 5, falling to a 131-116 loss at the hands of the No. 2 seed. This was a must-win for the Rockets,

The all-time Warriors sharpshooter reaggravated the nagging thumb injury at the end of the regular season. In the playoffs, he's been seen intermittently icing it and managing it as best as he can. Frankly, it's a marvel that Curry is still shooting just under 40 percent from the 3-point line even though it's clear his thumb is bothering him.

After Curry’s jump shots, Rockets defenders made an effort to swipe at his compromised digit while he snapped his wrist. The Warriors’ television broadcast picked up the trend during Game 5, which led to accusations that the Rockets were attempting to injure Curry.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses after the season.