This is commonly known as the “high-five rule” and is explained in the NBA’s video rulebook, with an example showing a defender slapping the shooting hand of a player during his follow-through: “Because the contact was incidental, and it occurred after the release of the shot, no foul would be assessed on this play.”

"Adam silver needa suspend Dillon brooks for admitting to targeting curry’s injured thumb. Clear hatred towards the warriors. Amen Thompson clearly injured jimmy butler and now brooks admitted to going after curry," a comment on X read.

Unfortunately, Wednesday's Game 5 has not gone as smoothly. The Rockets stormed out to take a 27-point lead at halftime and led by as many as 31 before Steve Kerr pulled Golden State's starters when there were still 18 minutes left in the game.