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During the opening minute of the
Golden State Warriors
' 99–88 triumph over the
Minnesota Timberwolves
in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, guard
Buddy Hield
hit the court in blue-trimmed shorts, which clashed with his teammates' gold-trimmed uniforms. This wardrobe blunder caused a delay-of-game penalty and led head coach
Steve Kerr
to call a quick timeout.
A clip of Kerr's priceless reaction quickly spread online, adding a funny moment to the playoff kickoff.
Buddy Hield's wardrobe malfunction leads to early timeout and viral moment
Only 59 seconds into the game, the refs stopped play because Hield's shorts didn't match. The Warriors got hit with a delay-of-game penalty, and Kerr had to call a timeout to sort it out. The Timberwolves' coaches were the ones who flagged the uniform issue to the refs.The Warriors' social media posted a video showing Kerr's reaction when he spotted the mistake, blending confusion with a bit of humor. The clip went viral, with fans and commentators loving the fun moment in the intense playoff vibe.Postgame, Hield addressed the mishap with humor, playfully attributing the mistake to teammate Jimmy Butler. "Jimmy switched it out," Hield said during the press conference, seated next to Butler. "That was Jimmy's fault. Jimmy switched it out, and that's what happened."
Butler
responded with mock surprise, and Hield continued, "His locker's next to my locker. I was looking for my shorts... I put them on, they look just alike. Got a fine for it. So it's cool, but it's Jimmy's fault. Blame Jimmy."
Hield and Butler's friendship has been a standout feature for the Warriors during this postseason, particularly with Stephen Curry missing due to a hamstring injury. Their lighthearted chemistry has injected some much-needed joy into the squad.After the uniform incident, Hield got back in the game and helped the Warriors secure a win with 24 points. Jimmy Butler scored 20, while Draymond Green added 18. The Timberwolves had a tough time on offense, hitting only 5 of 29 from beyond the arc and managing a franchise-low of 31 points in the first half.Also Read: LeBron James shares personal advice with Anthony Edwards after Timberwolves eliminate Lakers from NBA playoffsGiven Curry's injury forcing him to exit the game early, the Warriors truly displayed their power. Coach Kerr underlined the team's resilience and unity, stressing that they could still play effectively without their top player.
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