The Warriors hold an advantage at halftime as they lead by 13 points. They are fighting to level things up, and it’s still anyone’s game. If the Dubs keep this momentum going, they’ll be back at .500, sitting pretty with a 20-20 record. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are stuck with a 21-19 record—unless they turn it around fast. But we can see something not clicking with the Warriors. Their chemistry seems lost.

Gui Santos first rejected a screen by Trayce Jackson-Davis and then committed a personal foul. The team wasn’t happy with giving out free throws like that. Stephen Curry was seen advising him after the foul was committed. And while Anthony Edwards was waiting for on the line to attempt free throws, two teammates from the Warriors started fighting.

It was Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II. Dennis Schroder pulled them away and tried to calm them down. Not exactly the smoothest moment for Golden State! And that wasn’t all. Even Steve Kerr was enraged. He came onto the court as soon as he could, when the whistle went on and was so frustrated.

What’s happening with the Warriors? Are they falling apart? Fans are concerned.

Warriors’ fans have been keeping an eye on Buddy Hield, feel like he is the problem

One fan wrote, “bro this team is really falling apart…. ik buddy been bad and sh– but it hurts to see teammates fighting,”. The scuffle between Hield and Payton II, even if it’s just a one-off incident, underscores deeper issues—whether it’s frustrations over poor play or the team’s inability to get things on track. It’s one thing to have bad games, but when teammates start clashing, it’s a clear red flag.

“First Podz now GP2….and GP2 doesn’t really get mad. hmmm Buddy Hield might be the problem” tweeted another fan. The observation gains weight when you consider the two incidents in question: first, Hield’s intense interaction with Brandin Podziemski late in the fourth quarter against the Rockets, and now, his heated exchange with Gary Payton II during Anthony Edwards‘ free throws.

What stands out is that GP2, known for his calm demeanor and unflappable focus, rarely gets visibly upset. Is Buddy Hield the problem?

Another netizen wrote “More I see him, the more I think Buddy talk too much 😂”. Hield is known for being expressive, whether he’s hyping up teammates or addressing frustrations during games. However, this tendency can rub others the wrong way, especially when emotions are high during intense matchups.

While some might see it as passion or leadership, others could interpret it as overstepping, especially if it disrupts team chemistry.

The reaction, “Buddy the worst kind of dumb, the kind that thinks he’s super smart,” reflects growing frustration among fans with Buddy Hield’s on-court demeanor and decision-making. It suggests that some fans perceive Hield as someone who overestimates his ability to analyze situations or control dynamics, often to the detriment of the team.

There was one lone fan though, who came in support of Buddy. “No reason why daunte should have been left that wide open there….I’d cuss him out too…” they wrote. In this context, the frustration stems from the Warriors’ failure to close out on Daunte, a player who clearly poses a threat from range.

Fans know how critical it is to stick to defensive assignments, and seeing such an error unfold on the court validates the idea that tempers might flare in the heat of the moment.

What do you think? Was it justified that Buddy was so enraged?