Bucks set new NBA single-game record for 3-pointers
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The Milwaukee Bucks set a new NBA single-game record for triples during Tuesday's 144-97 blowout win over the Miami Heat.
Sam Merrill's 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter pushed Milwaukee past the Houston Rockets' previous mark of 27 set in April 2019.
The team's 16 triples during the first 24 minutes of play was a franchise record for a single half.
All-Star guard Jrue Holiday led all Bucks players with six 3-pointers, and the club finished 29-of-51 from deep.
| Player | 3PM-3PA |
|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | 6-of-10 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 5-of-6 |
| Khris Middleton | 4-of-5 |
| Brook Lopez | 3-of-4 |
| Jordan Nwora | 2-of-3 |
| D.J. Augustin | 2-of-4 |
| Bryn Forbes | 2-of-5 |
| Sam Merrill | 1-of-1 |
| Pat Connaughton | 1-of-2 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 1-of-2 |
| Bobby Portis | 1-of-3 |
| DJ Wilson | 1-of-4 |
π the BEST of the @Bucks NBA record setting 29 threes from their win vs. Miami! #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/FGOIEGsJp0
β NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2020
Milwaukee entered Tuesday's contest averaging 13.7 threes per game on 37.6% shooting.
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