Hield scored 24 points in Game 1, 15 points in Game 2, and is projected to score over 17 points in Game 3 against Minnesota, with a projected total of 32 minutes.

Buddy Hield has averaged 24 points, six three-pointers, and shot 50% from the field and 64.3% from beyond the arc in his last three games.

Mike Conley has seen reduced minutes, allowing sixth-man Donte DiVincenzo to average 30.2 minutes per game and over 3.5 assists in seven of his last ten games.

The series has featured a slow tempo with both offenses, while the Warriors have the highest-rated defense in the NBA since acquiring Jimmy Butler, which, along with Anthony Edwards' ankle injury, has affected his scoring, resulting in fewer than 26 points in five of seven playoff games.

Podziemski has played a crucial role for Golden State, averaging 14.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 33 starts during the regular season, and has contributed significantly in the playoffs with increased minutes and responsibilities in the absence of Curry.

Anthony Edwards has increased his rebounding average from 5.7 to 9.3 per game in the playoffs, while the Golden State Warriors lead the playoffs in allowing 13.0 offensive rebounds per game.