Not only did the Warriors have a great start by breaking their club’s three-point record, but Buddy Hield is also excelling in his new team colors, setting an NBA three-point record.
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s all-time greatest three-point shooter, has missed half of Golden State’s games this season. However, this hasn’t stopped coach Steve Kerr’s squad from making club history.
With a record of five wins and only one loss since the season began, the Warriors have hit 103 three-pointers in their six games played, breaking the franchise record for three-pointers in a season’s opening stretch.
The Warriors are off to one of the best starts in team history, accompanied by the highest three-point count over six games on record.
According to NBA stats, Golden State currently ranks fourth in total three-pointers (103) and third in three-point percentage (40.1%), excelling in both quantity and quality.
This steady three-point shooting efficiency stems from the ball movement Kerr has implemented to create open looks, reminiscent of Golden State’s dominant era when their beautiful playstyle reigned in the NBA.
Supporting this, the Warriors lead the NBA in assists, averaging 30.7 per game, with top contributions from Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and Draymond Green.
Warriors breaking records with Curry on the court would be unsurprising, but since the season began, the “Chef” has missed half the games and hasn’t yet hit peak form in those he’s played.
Filling the gap Curry left is Buddy Hield, a key summer acquisition for Golden State. In just six games, the Bahamian shooter has made 30 three-pointers, leading the team with an impressive 51.7% shooting percentage from deep.
Hield is averaging 22.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists, with a remarkable 51.7% three-point shooting rate.
While Curry has been sidelined, Hield has become Golden State’s primary scoring option, already posting three games with 27+ points in just 10 days (six games).
Compared to last season, excluding Curry, Golden State had to wait over two months (38 games) for a player to score 27 points in three games. Hield’s addition is proving immensely valuable for Kerr’s team.
Alongside Golden State’s club record, Hield has broken an NBA record with the most three-pointers (30) over his first six games with a new team (the previous record was 26).
Buddy Hield is tied for second in the NBA with 30 three-pointers after six games, level with LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets.
Leading the NBA with 32 three-pointers is Anthony Edwards, who has mentioned he’s taking cues from Curry’s long-range shooting after the two were Olympic teammates this past summer.
Curry’s absence in half of Golden State’s games hasn’t stopped them from setting records, so his return will likely make the Warriors even more dangerous.
Achieving these stats is one thing; maintaining this impressive offensive efficiency over time is another challenge. However, Golden State has already made a strong impression on fans and experts alike.
On a positive note, Golden State’s star Stephen Curry is expected back in the coming days, which should further enhance the Warriors’ offensive efficiency.
