Yahoo! News · Jan 10, 2017
Evolution of 3-point shots sparks record scoring in NBA
Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder could be the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62 to average a triple-double over a season (AFP Photo/J Pat Carter)Russell Westbrook could become the first player in 55 years to average a triple-double over a season. Three teams are on pace to shatter the record for 3-point attempts. And 40- or 50-point games are coming in epic numbers.
A growing emphasis on 3-point shooting, aided by rule changes that encourage more outside activity and a growing sense that potential rewards from beyond the arc outweigh the risks, have seen the NBA evolve into a haven for long-range sharpshooters and versatile playmakers.