Hield finished the game strong, but after struggling in the first half, the rookie credits his new coach Alvin Gentry for helping him turn it around. 

"I just get fed up with losing,'' Hield said. ''Coach said if I don't make a shot, he's going to shoot me. So I was more locked in and focused. I know it's not me to be out there missing too many shots. But it's the growing pains that I have to go through."

Gentry wasn't coaching the Summer League team -- that duty was left for former OKC Thunder and current Pelicans' assistant Robert Pack -- but Gentry did sit courtside to see his most recent lottery pick in action. 

"Coach is there to help and guide the way,'' Hield said. ''He said they're not mad at me when I'm making bad plays. I just tried to make plays for my teammates and have fun.''    

Along with torching the Sacramento defense with his scoring ability, Hield added seven rebounds and five assists to pad his stat-line and prove he's capable of being an all-around player. 

Hield's impressive performance came in front of his former teammate and roommate at OU, Isaiah Cousins, who was drafted in the second round by the Kings and was on the bench last night. Cousins was unable to play in the game due to a strained groin. 

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Buddy Hield scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter as he led the Pelicans to a 70-66 win over the Kings on Monday night. 

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