Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks set an NBA file with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors by combining for 48 three-pointers in a 143-133 Dallas victory in San Francisco.
The earlier file of 44 threes, tied by the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns only a evening earlier and initially set in a 176-175 triple-overtime sport between the Sacramento Kings and LA Clippers in February 2023, was surpassed because the Warriors hit a franchise-record 18 threes within the first half and 27 general — essentially the most ever by a group in a loss, breaking an 11-0 file for groups making 27 or extra three-pointers in a sport.
The Golden State Warriors popping out firing throughout the first half
The Warriors got here out sturdy within the second quarter, capturing 15-29 from the sphere (51.7 FG%) in comparison with the Mavericks’ 12-22 (54.5 FG%). Golden State was scorching from past the arc, hitting 11-19 (57.8 3P%) and dispensing 15 assists.
In the meantime, Dallas went chilly, capturing simply 4-12 (33.3 3P%) from deep with 11 assists. Regardless of the Mavs’ capturing struggles, Golden State solely trailed by seven at halftime, with each groups setting a season-high rating via the primary two quarters (81-74).
The 30 mixed three-pointers made by the Warriors and the Mavericks is tied for essentially the most ever by two groups in a half in NBA historical past.
In NBA historical past, 5 groups have made 18 three-pointers in a half, with the latest incidence being by the Brooklyn Nets in opposition to the Chicago Bulls on March 29. In that sport, newly acquired Warriors guard Dennis Schroder scored 27 factors and linked on seven 3-pointers.
The Mavericks’ offense exploded early, dismantling the sometimes sturdy Warriors protection with a 46-point first quarter and taking an 81-74 lead into halftime, a stark distinction to the Warriors’ earlier sport, the place they managed simply 90 factors in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry main their groups
Dallas thrived behind Luka Doncic’s play, as he delivered a loopy triple double with, 45 factors, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds whereas hitting 6-of-11 from three. Klay Thompson shined in his second go to to Chase Middle as an opponent, scoring a season-high 29 factors on 7-of-11 capturing from deep, together with the record-setting three-pointer from the fitting wing.
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Curry led Golden State with seven three-pointers, whereas Andrew Wiggins topped the scoring with 29 factors, hitting 5-of-9 from past the arc. Draymond Inexperienced additionally stepped up, flattening 5 three-pointers for the primary time since an April victory in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Mavericks have been extremely environment friendly on this sport, ending with a outstanding 52-87 (59.8 FG%) from the sphere. Their three-point capturing was almost as spectacular, going 21-41 (51.2 3P%) from past the arc. Whereas Golden State tried extra threes, capturing 27-54 (50.0 3P%), their general subject objective effectivity (49-103, 47.6 FG%) could not match the Mavericks’ firepower.
NBA groups started Sunday averaging 37.5 three-point makes an attempt per sport, a league-record tempo that marks a 2.4 enhance from final season. By comparability, the bounce was simply 0.9 from 2022-23 to 2023-24, and groups even tried fewer threes in 2022-23 than in 2021-22.
This season’s surge in three-point capturing all however assured the earlier file would fall, and the brand new mark is unlikely to final lengthy.
On Friday, the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets showcased the draw back of the three-point revolution, combining to overlook 75 threes—essentially the most ever in a regulation sport. This highlights the league’s unwavering dedication to launching threes at a file price, no matter capturing success.