Hield recorded 31 points in his first go-around at Chase Center, the arena where he plays for the Warriors, which tied for the most ever in a single round during the contest. He now has a place in the history books next to his teammate Stephen Curry and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Buddy Hield has had a resurgence playing with Stephen Curry. Where does he rank among the best shooters to play with Curry?

The atmosphere crackled with anticipation at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center as the Golden State Warriors systematically dismantled the Kings’ defense, building a commanding 68-53 halftime advantage. But beneath the surface of another Warriors victory lay a deeper narrative – one that would cement Stephen Curry’s legacy among basketball’s greatest playmakers.