Three stars from Sunday's NBA playoffs

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield | 33 points, 12-of -15, 9 3PM

Buddy Hield tied an NBA playoff record for Game Sevens by sinking nine three-pointers, outshooting the Houston Rockets (six threes) by himself from behind the arc in a series-winning 103-89 win. Hield was unconscious on his deep shots, including a buzzer-beating 42-footer to end the first quarter.

While the Rockets were shutting down Stephen Curry early in Game 7, Hield was making everything. He finished 12-of-15 on the game and hit nine of his 11 three-point attempts in a game he will never forget. Not known for his defense or his distributing, Hield still finished with three assists, a steal and two blocks.

His nine three-pointers tied the NBA record for triples in a Game 7, a record set last year by Donte DiVincenzo. Now the Warriors are moving on to face DiVincenzo's Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.

Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green | 16 points, six rebounds, five assists

It sounds strange to talk about Draymond Green playing a calm, impactful Game 7 when he still picked up a technical foul for shoving an opposing player after a foul. But the Defensive Player of the Year finalist had a huge game for Golden State, shooting 7-of-15 and scoring 16 points in a game where the Rockets focused their defense on Stephen Curry.

His offense was essential in a game where Curry didn't score until the final seconds of the second quarter. Green had five assists and only a single turnover, while on defense, he had a steal and two blocks, holding Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun to 21 points, but on 9-of-23 shooting.

Plus, zero flagrant fouls! That shouldn't be impressive, but by Green standards, it was a disciplined, gentle game.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton | 22 points, 13 assists, 3 blocks

It's tempting to give this honor to Indiana Pacers wings Andrew Nembhard (23 points, 7-of-10 shooting, +21) or Aaron Nesmith (17 points, four 3PM, eight rebounds) after the Pacers made over half their shots while beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-112. But it was Tyrese Haliburton who delivered 13 assists, scored 22 points and turned the ball over only a single time.

In the fourth quarter, Haliburton helped shut down a Cavaliers comeback with nine points and three assists. He also delivered two blocked shots on consecutive possessions, showing off his preternatural ability to block three-point shots. In the final 6:21, Haliburton had seven points, three assists, two blocks and some back-breaking baskets that iced the upset victory.

The 64-18 Cavaliers are formidable, but Haliburton in the playoffs is tough for even the best NBA teams.