Stephen Curry Made Playoff History With Deep Three-Pointers in Game 3
Stephen Curry has established himself as the best three-point shooter in NBA history as the only player to hit over 3,000 threes in a career. Now, 14 years into his NBA career, Curry continues to break records with his virtually unlimited range.
In Game 3 vs. the Kings on Thursday night, Curry became the first player in NBA playoff history to hit six three-pointers from at least 28 feet deep on the court, according to the Warriors. For comparison, the arc on the court is a maximum of 23 feet, 9 inches from the basket, while also being closer near the corners of the arc.
In the game, Curry made six of 12 threes and totaled 36 points as the Warriors beat Sacramento 114-97 to cut the Kings’ series lead down to 2–1. He has now made at least five three-pointers in seven of his last nine playoff games dating back to the NBA Finals last year.
While he’s dangerous from everywhere on the court, Curry is particularly lethal on trailing threes during a breakaway, shooting from deep before the opponents’ defense is set.
No matter where he is on the court, Curry has a chance to score, and his performance over the Kings last night proves it.
