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“Buddy Hield aiming to dethrone Stephen Curry as 3-point GOAT”: NBA Twitter Congratulate Pacers Guard for Record-Setting 200 3-Pointers This Season

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedFeb 04, 2023

“Buddy Hield aiming to dethrone Stephen Curry as 3-point GOAT”: NBA Twitter Congratulate Pacers Guard for Record-Setting 200 3-Pointers This Season

Feb 3, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots the ball in the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers faced the Sacramento Kings for the 2^nd and final time tonight for the 2022-2023 season. With Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton playing against their former team, the duo put on an incredible show to put an end to their 4-game losing skid.

A contest that witnessed 5 lead changes, 5 ties, and 11 players scoring in double-digits, concluded with the Eastern Conference franchise grabbing a 107-104 win.

Playing without De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis recorded a 5-point, 16-rebound double-double. The Lithuanian shared most of the Kings’ offensive load with Harrison Barnes (23 points), Kevin Huerter (16 points), and Terence Davis (15 points).

However, the performance by Haliburton and Buddy was enough to get Indiana their 25^th win of the season.

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Buddy Hield hits 200 3-pointers, joins The Splash Brothers and 2 others in impressive feat

While Tyrese recorded a 10-point, 9-assist near-double-double, Hield erupted for a 21-point, 10-rebound outing.

Knocking down 5 3-pointers in the clash, the Bahamian became the first-ever player this season to join the 200 3-pointers club.

Not only is the 6-foot-4 sharpshooter the 3^rd person in franchise history to hit 200 3-pointers in a single season, but he is also merely 26 3-pointers away from surpassing Reggie Miller’s franchise record.

Further, Buddy Love even became the 5th player in NBA history to have 5 straight seasons with 200+ 3-pointers. Hield joins elite company – Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden, and Damian Lillard.

NBA Twitter praises Hield for 5th straight 200 3-pointers season

As soon as the news of Hield’s achievement went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

Hield has been averaging a staggering 17.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and almost 4 made 3-pointers per game. We can expect him to put on a show at the 3-point contest during the All-Star Week.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.