The Golden State Warriors have kicked off the season with a remarkable 5-1 record, even though Stephen Curry has been sidelined for three games due to a left leg injury.
Record-Breaking Three-Pointers
In just six games, the Warriors have sunk an impressive 103 three-pointers, setting a new franchise record for the start of a season. This outshines their previous records of 83 and 86 threes in similar early-season stretches during the last two years.
The Warriors have made 103 3-pointers so far, their MOST 3PM in the first six games of a season, in franchise history.
Achieving this despite playing 3 games without Steph.
— CurryMuse (@Curry_Muse)
Buddy Hield’s Historic Performance
Buddy Hield has been on fire, hitting 30 threes out of 58 attempts at an incredible rate of over 51%. Joining the Warriors this summer, he quickly made history by becoming the fastest player to reach at least 27 threes with a new team. His scoring average has skyrocketed to a career-high of 22.2 points per game compared to last year’s performance.
With his third three-point make tonight, Buddy Hield became the only player in NBA history to make 27 or more threes in his first six games with a team.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS)
Fans are thrilled to see such explosive performances from the team!
Comparisons and Defensive Strengths
Hieldโs achievements are even more impressive considering no non-Curry player hit those numbers last season. Many are comparing this squad to the legendary Warriors team from 2014-15 that excelled with fast breaks and three-point shooting. This yearโs team leads in deflections and is near the top in steals and fast-break points, as shown in their recent overtime win against the Rockets.
Again, the Dubs showing why they lead the league in deflections — crowding the passing lanes, getting hands up, and making it hard for any pass to see clear air whatsoever.
The Lindy-Buddy transition connection doing massive damage early on.
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA)
Looking Ahead
While some wonder if this style will hold up during playoff time when games slow down, there’s optimism about exceeding 50 wins this season. Thereโs also good news about Curry potentially returning for Monday’s game against the Wizards. With him back, they can continue their high-paced strategy with even more confidence.
