Buddy Hield shot 8-of-11 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Friday’s win over the Kings, finishing with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and five three-pointers in 26 minutes.
Hield got back on track Friday night after scoring five points on 2-of-14 shooting in Golden State’s final two games before the All-Star break. He only needed 11 shots from the field to notch his highest point total since December 8, when Buddy dropped 27 on the Timberwolves. Throughout his NBA career, Hield has made it known that he views himself as a starter. However, with Warriors coach Steve Kerr saying before the break that Brandin Podziemski will remain in the starting five, Buddy must find a way to make the reserve role work. His fantasy value takes a hit with the lineup change, but Hield can be helpful in category leagues as a three-point specialist.