What Are Record 3 Pointers
Record 3 pointers refer to the most three-point field goals made in a single NBA game, season, or career. The three-point line awards three points per made shot and has become a central part of modern basketball strategy.
Single Game and Single Season Records
In a single NBA game, the record is 13 three-pointers, set by Klay Thompson on October 29, 2015. For a full regular season, the record is 402 three-pointers, set by Stephen Curry in the 2015–16 season.
Career Records and Key Context
Stephen Curry holds the NBA career record for three-pointers made, surpassing Ray Allen in 2021. Curry’s volume, efficiency, and off-ball movement changed how teams build offenses around shooting. Official NBA stats confirm these milestones and are tracked across regular season and playoff games.
