The Golden State Warriors kicked off their new season with a highly anticipated opening game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Buddy Hield made a remarkable debut, showcasing his scoring ability by scoring an impressive 22 points. The game ended with a fantastic margin victory, but the NBA later adjusted the final score, leading to discussions among fans and analysts.
The Warriors won the game with a score of 139-104, but the NBA later changed the score to 140-104. Additionally, the NBA noted that this was the largest margin of victory in a season opener in Warriors franchise history.
“The NBA has announced that a scoring error was made during the Golden State Warriors- Portland Trail Blazers game played last night at Moda Center. With 2:00 remaining in the third quarter, De’Anthony Melton (GSW) was incorrectly credited with two missed free throw attempts, when in fact he made 1-of-2.” NBA announced.
The score changed due to De’Anthony Melton’s free throw attempt. Melton played for 19 minutes and scored 11 points, four assists, and two rebounds.
Stephen Curry Praises Buddy Hield’s Stellar Performance In The New NBA Season Opener
Klay Thompson made a significant move this offseason by parting ways with the Golden State Warriors. After hitting the free agent market, many teams approached him, including a particularly attractive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite this temptation, Klay ultimately opted to join the Dallas Mavericks, a decision that surprised many, especially given his father’s strong preference for him to align with the Lakers.
In a recent interview, his longtime teammate Stephen Curry addressed the transition, noting that Buddy Hield has stepped up remarkably to fill the void left by Thompson’s departure.
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“Without Klay you need shooting. We needed shooting anyway…We know what his skillset is, we know what he’s capable of doing. It’s been a very seamless transition so far.” Curry said.
Warriors star Curry’s comments highlight Hield’s impressive skills on the court. As the season progresses, fans and analysts alike are looking forward to witnessing his growth and development in upcoming games.
