Game Overview
The Golden State Warriors are enjoying a strong stretch, having secured wins in 11 of their last 13 games. In a recent matchup against the Trail Blazers, the team built a commanding 19-point lead by halftime, showcasing their offensive depth.
Buddy Hield’s Resurgence
Among the standout efforts, backup players Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield combined for 27 points. Hield, who had been struggling with his shooting—scoring just eight points on 3-for-15 from the field and 1-for-10 from beyond the arc over his previous two outings—returned to form with a hot shooting performance under pressure.
Historic Milestone
Hield’s improvement on the court also enabled him to climb the NBA’s all-time three-pointers made list. By surpassing a key milestone, he now ranks 16th with 2,086 three-pointers. Throughout his nine-year career, Hield has maintained a three-point percentage near 39.7%, with several seasons where he converted more than 42% of his attempts. Despite facing a challenging season marked by a career-low 36.1% from beyond the arc and an average of 11.4 points per game, he has proven his elite shooting talent. Now just 57 three-pointers away from moving up further, Hield is expected to continue advancing in the historical rankings, with the potential to break into the top ten in the coming years.