This broke a tie with Rex Chapman and four other players that had register 9 makes in a playoff game.
Surprisingly, Stephen Curry‘s personal best is ‘just’ eight three pointers in a game, back in 2015 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
After the game, Klay Thompson said, “I should have had at least 13”. Great quote from a great shooter. Thompson can make an argument as the 2nd best shooter in the league, which is incredible considering he plays with the best (Steph Curry, of course).
The previous players to hit this mark, from first to most recent:
- Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns, 1997
- Vince Carter, 2001
- Ray Allen, 2001
- Ray Allen, 2009
- Jason Terry, 2011
Rex Chapman was the first to set the bar at 9, with his 9 makes coming on 17 attempts from three against the Seattle SuperSonics in game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.