Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Buddy Hield Made NBA History In Warriors-Jazz Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 25, 2024 10:28 PM ET

On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Buddy Hield had eight points, one rebound and two assists while shooting 3/3 from the field in his first eight minutes.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic : "Buddy Hield up to 30 points in his first 21 minutes in a Warriors uniform: 8/12 FG in opener, 3/3 in first quarter tonight. Bench entered and flipped game quick, from 15-6 down to 32-24 up. Steve Kerr played all 12 rotation players in first quarter."

Buddy Hield up to 30 points in his first 21 minutes in a Warriors uniform: 8/12 FG in opener, 3/3 in first quarter tonight. Bench entered and flipped game quick, from 15-6 down to 32-24 up. Steve Kerr played all 12 rotation players in first quarter.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 26, 2024

He also made NBA history by moving up on the all-time three-pointers list.

Hield moved ahead of two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith (1,930).

Following Smith, the next player for him to pass will be JJ Redick (1,950).

Via The Golden State Warriors: "Moving up the ranks.

Buddy is now 21st all-time in threes."

Moving up the ranks.

Buddy is now 21st all-time in threes.

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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 26, 2024

Hield is in his first season as a member of Golden State.

He finished last year with averages of 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 84 games for the Pacers and 76ers.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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