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Buddy Hield Makes NBA History in Warriors’ Game 7 Victory Over Rockets

Buddy Hield led all the scorers with 33 points and the Warriors advanced to the conference semifinals.

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Golden State Warriors squeezed past the Houston Rockets 103–89 in Game 7 to reach conference semifinals on Sunday. During the triumph in Houston, Buddy Hield stole the spotlight with a shocking NBA record.

The 32-year-old forward led all the scorers with 33 points on an impressive 12-of-15 shooting from the field and 9-of-11 from beyond the arc. He also added three rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal in a 37-minute stay.

BUDDY HIELD MASTERCLASS IN GAME 7:

33 POINTS
9 THREES

INSANE (via @realapp_) pic.twitter.com/kMLk5TELC8
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 5, 2025

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Buddy Hield Sets New Game 7 Record in NBA Playoffs

Warriors have relied more on Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green but it was Buddy Hield, who stole the limelight with record-breaking night in Houston. The 32-year-old became the first player in NBA history to record a 30-point performance in a Game 7 without attempting a single free throw.

Buddy Hield becomes the first player in NBA history to have a Game 7 with 30+ PTS & 0 FTA. pic.twitter.com/qkS0op8LCe
— Polymarket Hoops (@StatMamba) May 5, 2025

Buddy Hield went 9-of-11 from 3-point range in his game-high performance. He tied the record for most 3-pointers made in a Game 7. He joined Donte DiVincenzo, who set the record in the New York Knicks’ Game 7 loss to the Indiana Pacers last year.

Hield also made a franchise record for most three-pointer made in a Game 7. At half-time, he scored a career-high 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting. In final quarter, Buddy Hield scored 11 points and the Warriors outscored the Rockets 33-27 to close the game. During the second quarter. Hield scored all 10 points in the Warriors’ 10-2 run in 2nd quarter and it helped Warriors to take a double-digit lead in opening half.

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Hield’s outstanding performance has given a boost to the Warriors’ roster ahead of crucial Western Conference semifinals against the Timberwolves. Buddy Hield wasn’t effective in last two games and scored combined four points on a terrible 2-for-10 shooting. He failed to attempt a single three-pointer out of six attempts. He scored in double-figures in the Warriors’s first two home matchups.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.