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The NBA has become a haven for shooters. Where big men ruled until only a few decades ago, shooters have taken over the current league. The modern era of basketball relies heavily on scoring from downtown. Players like Stephen Curry and James Harden, who are capable of bombarding their opposition with tough three-pointers, have become the face of the league.
Top five NBA players with the most three-pointers in a game
Teams can now only be completed with three-point shooters on the roster. If a team lacks depth from downtown, their offense is often proven to be ineffective. To honor the era of three-point shooters, we rank the five best NBA players with the most three-pointers in a game.
#5 Donyell Marshall (12 three-pointers)
Donyell Marshall was drafted in 1994. A fourth overall draft pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Marshall spent six seasons playing for the Golden State Warriors. He was a decent scorer and rebounder in his time in the league and became the second player in the history of the league to score 12 three-pointers in a game on March 13, 2005 while playing for the Toronto Raptors.
In the game, Donyell, nicknamed DMarsh, started on the bench against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 128-110 with the help of Donyell's 38 points. He converted 12 of his 19 attempts from downtown and also snatched 10 rebounds to ensure his team's victory.
#4 Kobe Bryant (12 three-pointers)
On January 26, 2020, the world lost a precious legend. Kobe Bryant's death shocked the world. The unexpected tragedy brought an abrupt end to the ongoing legacy of one of the NBA's greatest players. An oscar winner, 18-time All-Star, five-time championship winner and two-time finals MVP, Black Mamba was a beacon of hope for the youth of not just the United States of America, but the world.
His long list of achievements includes winning the title of the first-player in the league's history to score 12 threes in a game. Bryant achieved this feat on January 7, 2003 in a game against the Seattle SuperSonics. While scoring 45 points, he launched 18 shots from downtown and registered a 66.7% efficiency rate by converting twelve of them.
#3 Zach LaVine (13 three-pointers)
Zach LaVine is a high-flying NBA player. The winner of two consecutive All-Star dunk contests, Zach LaVine is now the face of the Chicago Bulls. Going into the 2021-22 season, the Bulls have brought in the likes of Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan to assist LaVine in the playoffs bid.
Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2014, LaVine's career took off in his second year with Chicago. He averaged 23.7 points and 83.2% from the free-throw line in the 2018-19 regular season.
LaVine became one of only three players in NBA history to score at least 13 three-pointers in a game. He joined this extremely exclusive club in a game held on November 23, 2019 in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, converting 13 of his 17 attempts from the three-point line.
#2 Stephen Curry (13 three-pointers)
Undoubtedly the greatest shooter ever to grace the NBA, Stephen Curry has broken and made records like they were a walk in the park. An incredibly entertaining player, his teammate Andre Iguodala credited him for paving the way for youngsters to enjoy the game without looking soft.
Two-time MVP Stephen Curry was a leading force in the Golden State Warriors' five consecutive NBA Finals appearances. In 2016, Steph first matched Kobe's long-standing record of 12 three-pointers and then broke it.
Then, on November 7, 2016, Chef Curry broke Kobe's record to become the first player in the league to score 13 three-pointers in a game. He did so while defeating the Anthony Davis-led New Orleans Pelicans 116-106.
#1 Klay Thompson (14 three-pointers)
One half of the Slpash Brothers, Klay Thompson is the second three-pointer specialist in the Warriors squad. An outstanding player even without his ranged shooting, Klay is an exceptional asset to his team.
He holds the record for the most threes in a game. He registered this record in a game held on October 29, 2018. While playing against the Chicago Bulls, Thompson exploded for 52 points. He landed 14 three-pointers in his 24 attempts to become the only player in the league to do so.
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