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Warriors' Hield Sparks Timeout with Wrong Shorts in Playoffs

5/7/2025

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In a surprising twist during Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, Warriors guard Buddy Hield sparked a timeout just 59 seconds in by donning the wrong shorts. Despite this blunder, Hield's impressive track record, highlighted by nine 3-pointers in the decisive Game 7 against Houston, remains vital to the Warriors' playoff ambitions.

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In a surprising twist during Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, Warriors guard Buddy Hield sparked a timeout just 59 seconds in by donning the wrong shorts. Despite this blunder, Hield's impressive track record, highlighted by nine 3-pointers in the decisive Game 7 against Houston, remains vital to the Warriors' playoff ambitions.