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Al Horford led the Boston Celtics to a dramatic 114-111 comeback win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals by hitting a playoff-career-high seven three-pointers, scoring 23 points, and helping the team erase an 18-point second-half deficit. The Celtics now need just one more win to advance to the NBA Finals.
The Philadelphia Sixers defeated the Toronto Raptors 135-120, snapping their three-game losing streak and setting a franchise record for most threes made in a game with 24. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with 32 points, while Cam Payne stepped up in place of Tyrese Maxey, contributing 24 points. Despite the Raptors' attempts to narrow the lead, the Sixers maintained control throughout the game, securing the win and looking ahead to their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Buddy Hield in a three-team trade involving the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs, sending Furkan Korkmaz to Indiana and Marcus Morris Sr. to San Antonio. Hield, known for his three-point shooting, has made a league-leading 1,240 three-pointers over the last five seasons and joins the 76ers with impressive career averages. Korkmaz, drafted by Philadelphia in 2016, and Morris Sr., acquired in a previous trade, are part of the deal.
Stephen Curry's NBA-record streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer ended at 268 as he went 0 for 8 from beyond the arc in the Golden State Warriors' win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry, who recently became the NBA career leader in three-pointers made, last went without a three-pointer in a regular-season game in November 2018. Warriors coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need for the team to provide more support for Curry, who has been carrying them this season.
Stephen Curry's record streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer ended at 268 as he went 0-of-8 from beyond the arc in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite Curry's off night, the Warriors managed to secure victories against the Brooklyn Nets and the Trail Blazers, with Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins stepping up to contribute. Curry became the first player in NBA history to reach 3,500 made three-pointers in his career. The Warriors still have a challenging season ahead but these wins provide some hope for a turnaround.
Steph Curry made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to make 3,500 three-pointers during the Golden State Warriors' win against the Brooklyn Nets. Curry finished the game with 3,505 career threes, surpassing Ray Allen's record. He scored 37 points, with 16 of them coming in the fourth quarter, leading the Warriors to a 124-120 victory. Despite missing Draymond Green due to suspension, the Warriors ended their three-game losing streak and extended their home winning streak to five games.
The Wisconsin Badgers secured a 70-57 victory over the Michigan State Spartans, with A.J. Storr leading the way with 22 points. The Badgers showcased their offensive prowess, shooting 43.5% from three-point range and dominating the rebounding game with 36 rebounds. Storr's performance highlighted his scoring ability and confidence, making him a valuable asset for Wisconsin.
The Los Angeles Lakers broke out of their shooting slump by tying a franchise record with 22 made three-pointers in a 134-107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. D'Angelo Russell led the team with 24 points, including six three-pointers, while Anthony Davis dominated the paint on both ends of the floor. Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves also had standout performances, contributing to a total team effort. The win pushed the Lakers over .500 for the season and allowed LeBron James and Davis to rest the entire fourth quarter.
The University of Louisville basketball team suffered an embarrassing 81-71 home loss to Chattanooga, marking their first double-digit November home defeat at the hands of an unranked opponent in program history. Chattanooga, picked to finish fifth in the Southern Conference, capitalized on their three-point shooting, making 14-of-34 attempts from beyond the arc. Louisville's struggles in November home games continue under coach Kenny Payne, with a record of 2-7.
Lakers' head coach Darvin Ham expressed his excitement for Rui Hachimura's breakout performance in the NBA playoffs, where he has been a consistent and impressive bench player. Hachimura has been a bright spot for the Lakers, scoring 16 points in their latest game against the Grizzlies and becoming the first Lakers bench player since 2008 to score at least 15 points in three straight playoff games. He has also been efficient in his three-point shooting, with a 75% success rate, and has an effective field goal percentage of 89.5% on spot-up opportunities.
The Milwaukee Bucks tied an NBA playoff record by hitting 25 three-pointers in their 138-122 win over the Miami Heat in Game 2, despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a back contusion. The Bucks shot 51% from beyond the arc as a team, and six players scored over 15 points, which also tied a playoff record. The win tied the series at 1-1 before it shifts to Miami for Games 3 and 4.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Golden State Warriors 157-101, giving them the 5th-best odds in next month's NBA lottery drawing. The Warriors hit 27 three-pointers, just two short of the NBA record, and scored 55 points in the first quarter alone. Portland's collapsing defense and inability to switch screens allowed Golden State to dominate the game. The Warriors also outscored the Blazers 88-21 off the bench.
In a play-in game for a spot in the NCAA men's tournament, Mississippi State missed a three-point attempt in the final seconds and lost to Pitt 60-59. Despite the heartbreaking loss, it was gratifying that the Bulldogs didn't actually need a three-pointer in that situation, as three-point shooting has spiked in college basketball and announcers often suggest teams need a three when they don't. With so many more three-point attempts, there's a much greater chance the opposing team will come down and hit a three right after the other team judiciously settled for a two.
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-108, with a season-high 75 points in the first half and a franchise-record 15 three-pointers. Anthony Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds, while Malik Beasley added 24 points. The Lakers are playing their best basketball at the right time and have an important tiebreaker over the Pelicans in the Western Conference standings.