Buddy Hield led the Golden State Warriors in scoring against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, putting up 17 points. He also contributed with five assists and played for 34 minutes. The Warriors lost the game 108-96.
What It Means
Hield’s performance against the Pacers marked a standout moment as he exceeded his scoring projection by four points and led his team in both points and assists. This game is part of a stretch where he has been consistently scoring, currently on a streak of two games with at least ten points. For the season, Hield is averaging 12.3 points per game and ranks second on his team in three-point makes with an average of 2.8 per game. He has finished inside the top five at his position in scoring in about 24% of his games this season.
