When did Stephen Curry set the NBA all-time 3-pointers made record?
Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry set the NBA all-time record for 3-pointers made with his second triple on Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Ray Allen, a Hall of Famer who played 18 NBA seasons, previously held the record at 2,973. Allen set the career mark in 1,300 games, while Curry did it in 789 games. Reggie Miller is third on the list at 2,560.
Who leads the NBA all-time 3-pointers made list?
Stephen Curry, 2,974 ... and counting
Ray Allen, 2,973
Reggie Miller, 2,560
How many 3-pointers has Steph Curry made this season?
Curry has made at least one 3-pointer in every game he’s played this season for a total of 140 prior to Tuesday night. He’s shooting 40.4% from long range and averaging 5.4 made 3-pointers per game.
He has hit nine 3-pointers in a game four times this season: Nov. 8 vs. Atlanta Hawks, Nov. 12 vs. Chicago Bulls, Nov. 16 vs. Brooklyn Nets and Nov. 18 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
Curry holds the longest active streak for 3-pointers made, too, hitting at least one from deep in 151 straight games. He previously had a streak of 157 straight games with at least one 3-pointer.
Curry is the betting favorite to win the 2021-22 MVP at +140, per BetMGM.
Did Steph Curry already set a 3-point record?
In November, Curry set the record for most 3-pointers made in the regular season and playoffs combined. The commonly referred to record is limited to the regular season, which is the mark Curry is currently chasing.
Allen also held the previous record for combined regular season and playoffs 3-pointers made at 3,358.
Steph Curry’s Warriors sit near top Western Conference
The Warriors are still waiting for Klay Thompson’s return following two lost seasons due to injuries. However, Golden State is 22-5 more than a quarter of the way into the 2021-22 season.
Curry is a big reason why the Warriors have surprised many with their early success. He’s averaging 27.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.
