The ex-NBA champion reacts to Buddy Hield's game in Warriors-Wolves game 1

The Golden State Warriors made a big explanation against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals and won 99-88. In a game in which the Warriors were checked almost every 48 minutes, Golden State stole the advantage of home space as a lower seed.

Stephen Curry left the game early due to a thigh injury, but the former security guard of the New Orleans Pelicans Buddy Held appeared to a great extent and set 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists on the 7-von-19 shooting and completed five three.

Hield's game was not unnoticed. Kendrick Perkins, another former Pelican, went to X to react to the performance of the 32-year-old. The NBA analyst found how impressive the Warriors organization can be on a veteran like HIILD.

“It is astonishing what a winning culture can do for a player,” said Perkins. “Buddy Hield was a completely different player at both ends of the floor in this post.”

HIILD scored an average of 12.5 points in this post, but came to the clutch when it was important. In game 7 of the first series of Golden State against the Houston Rockets, he set up incredible 33 points and only missed three shots in a game in which it took a whole half to get it going.

The Warriors play in Target Center Game 2 before they are home for Games 3 and 4. The victory on Wednesday evening was a big step, which came a step closer to the first western conference final since 2022.

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