Warriors' Buddy Hield: Chips in 17 points off bench
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Hield chipped in 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 victory over the Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hield logged single-digit points in each of his last four games, but he stepped into a larger offensive role in Game 3 due to Jimmy Butler (pelvis) being ruled out. Hield did most of his damage from three-point range and finished as the Warriors' second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry (36). Golden State will need Hield's efficiency to make a deep playoff run, and the 2016 first-round pick would continue to have a big role off the bench if Butler cannot play in Game 4 on Monday.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Posts 16 points from bench
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Hield racked up 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds and one block over 23 minutes during Friday's 103-86 win over the Trail Blazers.
Hield connected on 40 percent of his shots beyond the arc in the victory. When Hield's sharpshooting skills are dialed in, he's capable of massive totals, but his success is entirely dependent on his usage. His minutes occasionally dip below 20, which usually isn't enough time to get into a groove. The first unit will play max minutes in the playoffs, thus likely diluting Hield's results.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Team-high 20 points in loss
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Hield dropped 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
With Stephen Curry managing just three points all night, Hield was tasked with picking up the slack to keep the Warriors in this game. The veteran sharpshooter put together a valiant effort, with his six triples qualifying as his second-highest mark of the season. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Hield failed to contribute much in other areas of the stat sheet. Although he's shooting a solid 38.2 percent from beyond the arc since the All-Star break, he's averaging just 9.9 points per game in that same span, making him an unreliable fantasy option.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: More opportunities coming
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Hield racked up eight points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 victory over Toronto.
With Stephen Curry dealing with a pelvis injury that will force him to miss the beginning of Golden State's road trip, Hield could have more opportunities coming his way. He's been trending up in recent weeks, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Goes missing in win
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Hield racked up three points (1-7 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Saturday's 97-94 victory over New York.
Hield was a non-factor in the win, an all too familiar trend this season. After a solid start to his career in Golden State, Hield has been unable to deliver consistent production. In fact, he has now scored double-digit points only six times in the past 14 games. Through 67 games played, he is averaging 11.4 points per game, his lowest mark since his rookie season back in 2016-17.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Puts up big line in win
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Hield finished with 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 130-120 victory over the Trail Blazers.
This was the 10th game of the season with at least 20 points from Hield. However, his production has been all over the place, making him a volatile fantasy option. Over his last 10 games, Hield has averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Red-hot off bench as top scorer
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Hield posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 119-101 win over Charlotte.
Hield put on a show Monday coming off the bench, leading all Golden State players in scoring and threes made while finishing just north of 20 points from the second unit. Hield has connected on five or more threes in 10 contests, and he did so Monday for the sixth time when coming off the bench. He has now tallied 20 or more points on nine occasions.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drills five threes in backup role
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Hield chipped in 22 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 132-108 victory over Sacramento.
Hield is hard to stop when his perimeter shot is dialed in, and the Warriors were happy to ride his hot hand on the way to a decisive victory. The sharpshooter logged 12 starting appearances before being replaced by Brandin Podziemski in the first unit earlier in the week. While he scored only two points in his first game after the demotion, he came alive and delivered on a night when many other role players stepped forward.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Runner-up in 3-Point Contest
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Hield finished second behind Tyler Herro in the Starry 3-Point Contest after scoring 23 points in the final round.
Hield set the tone in the first round with 31 points, which tied Warriors teammate Stephen Curry's record from the 2021 competition. However, Hield missed his first seven shot attempts in the final round and couldn't overcome his slow start, ultimately losing by a single point and falling short of capturing his second 3-Point Contest victory. Hield is shooting 36.3 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G this season, though that number has dropped to 31.8 percent since the beginning of January.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Shifting to bench
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Hield will come off the bench Thursday night against Houston, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors are electing to shake up the starting five following a tough loss Wednesday against Dallas. Hield will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 20, making room for Brandin Podziemski to draw the start at shooting guard.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Solid effort in loss
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Hield finished Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (5-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes.
It was a solid effort by Hield, but he continues to get sporadic playing time in Golden State's starting lineup. The veteran sharpshooter has failed to reach the 20-minute marker in four of his last nine contests, during which he's averaging 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.1 threes. As a result, Hield is likely to remain a volatile fantasy option on a nightly basis, and it's possible the incoming Jimmy Butler takes Hield's place in the Warriors' first unit once he's ready to make his team debut.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Cleared to play Monday vs. Orlando
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Hield (illness) is available and starting against the Magic on Monday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Hield was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but he has been cleared to play Monday and will start for a seventh straight game. Over his last six starts, Hield has averaged 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 20.2 minutes per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the field (including 31.4 percent from three on 5.8 3PA/G).
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Probable for Monday
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Hield (illness) is probable for Monday's game against Orlando.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Hield is likely to suit up despite not being 100 percent. Hield has been cold lately, hitting 33.3 percent from the field over his last five games.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Moves into starting lineup
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Hield will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Warriors will opt to shift Dennis Schroder to the bench and place Hield into the starting backcourt alongside Stephen Curry on Wednesday. Over 10 outings in Golden State's first unit this season, Hield averaged 14.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Strong showing off bench
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Hield recorded 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two blocks and three steals over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 116-115 victory over Minnesota.
After starting the prior three games, Hield returned to the second unit but shone on the defensive end once again. He's produced five combined steals and blocks in back-to-back games, something he's done only once in his first 38 appearances this season. Hield is also beginning to find his rhythm from beyond the arc again -- he's drained multiple threes in five straight games, averaging 14.6 points, 4.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 3.0 treys and 1.8 steals over that stretch.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Coming off bench against Minnesota
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Hield won't start in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Even with Draymond Green out with an illness Wednesday, Hield will cede a spot in Golden State's starting lineup to Gui Santos, who's making his first career start.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Records four steals
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Hield closed with eight points (3-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 104-101 loss to Toronto.
Hield recorded a season-high four steals in the loss, but his shot continues to elude him. Through seven January outings, Hield is hitting 36.3 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Hits for 17 against former club
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Hield produced 17 points (6-19 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 108-96 loss to Indiana.
Getting his second straight start for the shorthanded Warriors, Hield tied for the team lead in scoring with Pat Spencer while draining multiple threes for the third straight contest. Hield has played 24 or more minutes in four of the last five games, scoring in double digits each time and averaging 15.3 points, 4.8 boards, 4.0 assists and 3.5 threes in 28.9 minutes.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drains five threes Thursday
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Hield accumulated 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 107-104 win over Detroit.
Hield got the start due to the absence of Andrew Wiggins (personal) and made the most of the opportunity, draining five treys and ending as one of the most prolific scoring weapons for Golden State. This was the seventh time Hield drained at least five threes in a single game this season. He's averaging 15.3 points while shooting 43.7 percent from beyond the arc when deployed in a starting role.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Back to bench
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Hield will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Kings.
Hield got a spot start Saturday against the Grizzlies, but he will return to the bench Sunday due to Stephen Curry (knee) being back in the lineup. Hield has struggled to produce of late, averaging 4.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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