The Warriors have been on fire lately, winning 11 of their last 13 games before taking on the Trail Blazers. By halftime Monday, they had already built a comfortable 19-point cushion, setting the tone early. A big reason for that? Golden State’s bench came through in a big way. Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield combined for 44 points, with Hield finally snapping out of his shooting funk. He had been ice-cold in his last two games, managing just eight points on a brutal 3-for-15 from the field and 1-for-10 from deep.
But on Monday, he wasted no time getting shots up, clearly determined to shake off the slump. GPII and Hield stole the show with their energy and shot-making. Payton’s hustle and defense made an instant impact, while Hield looked determined to put his slump behind him. Fans couldn’t help but take notice, flooding social media with reactions to their standout performances.
Gary Payton II has been on an absolute tear lately, and fans are definitely noticing. One reaction summed it up perfectly: “GP2 been so good lately.” And honestly, it’s hard to argue.
His performance against Portland was just the latest in a string of big games. He dropped a team-high 26 points, shooting an efficient 11-for-16 from the field and 4-for-6 from deep. But this wasn’t just a one-night thing—he’s been making his presence felt all week. Against the Brooklyn Nets, he put up 16 points and 9 rebounds, and on March 1 against the Sixers, he finished with 15 points and 7 boards.
This is a developing story…
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