The Warriors and Mavs just turned the court into a three-point shooting gallery, smashing the NBA record for most triples in a single game.
Splash City: Warriors and Mavs Rewrite History
Picture this: just a day after the Jazz and Suns tied the previous three-point record, Golden State and Dallas decided to one-up them with a mind-blowing 48 threes on Sunday night. That’s right, folks, 48! The Mavericks walked away with a 10-point win, despite a bit of a cold spell in the second quarter where they only hit 4 out of 12 from deep. But hey, Luka Doncic wasn’t having any of that nonsense. He dropped a jaw-dropping triple-double, racking up 45 points, 13 dimes, and 11 boards while nailing 6-of-11 from downtown.
Luka Magic and Klay’s Firepower
And let’s not forget about Klay Thompson, who decided to show up big time for Dallas. Wait, did I say Dallas? Oops, I meant he was a thorn in their side with a season-high 29 points, connecting on 7-of-11 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Steph Curry did his usual thing, leading the Warriors with seven triples. But it was Andrew Wiggins who stole the scoring spotlight, finishing with 29 points and hitting 5-of-9 from three. Honestly, I think Wiggins is finally finding his groove with the Dubs.
With this Klay Thompson three, the Warriors and the Mavs set an NBA record 45 3-pointers
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Three-Point Frenzy: The New Normal?
This game was basically a shootout, and the Mavs came out on top with their sharpshooting skills. They ended the night with an impressive 52-87 (59.8 FG%) from the field and a sizzling 21-41 (51.2 3P%) from three-point land. It’s like they were shooting from the parking lot and still couldn’t miss! In my opinion, this record-breaking performance is just another sign of how the NBA is evolving. Teams are living and dying by the three-ball more than ever, and it’s got some old-school players like Shaq calling the game “very boring.” But hey, I guess you can’t please everyone, right?
With teams averaging 37.5 three-point attempts per game this season, we’re witnessing a new era of basketball. So, here’s the million-dollar question: Is this three-point revolution here to stay, or will we see a shift back to more traditional styles of play? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure โ the game will never be the same again.
