by The NBA introduced the three-point line for the 1979-80 season.
Team three-point attempts averaged 2.8 per game in 1980. By 2025, team three-point attempts averaged 37.5 per game.
The league tracks single-game three-point records as official statistics.
These records document individual shooting performance on specific dates. Regular season and playoff records are maintained separately.
Games with 12 or more three-pointers made are rare in NBA history.
Fewer than 15 such performances exist in official records through 2025. Most occurred after the 2015-16 season.
This article presents verified regular-season performances from 1979 to 2025.
All data comes from official NBA box scores. Playoff performances are noted in the FAQ section only.
Most 3-Pointers in an NBA Game
The current single-game record stands at 14 three-pointers made. This record was established in 2018. No player has surpassed this total.
Top 10 Most Three-Pointers in a Single NBA Game
| Rank | Player | 3PM | Date | Season | Team | Opponent | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klay Thompson | 14 | Oct 29, 2018 | 2018-19 | Warriors | Bulls | 52 |
| 2 | Damian Lillard | 13 | Feb 26, 2023 | 2022-23 | Trail Blazers | Rockets | 71 |
| 3 | Zach LaVine | 13 | Nov 23, 2019 | 2019-20 | Bulls | Hornets | 49 |
| 4 | Stephen Curry | 13 | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016-17 | Warriors | Pelicans | 46 |
| 5 | Stephen Curry | 12 | Apr 1, 2025 | 2024-25 | Warriors | Grizzlies | 52 |
| 6 | Stephen Curry | 12 | Feb 27, 2025 | 2024-25 | Warriors | Magic | 56 |
| 7 | Stephen Curry | 12 | Feb 27, 2016 | 2015-16 | Warriors | Thunder | 46 |
| 8 | Klay Thompson | 12 | Feb 24, 2023 | 2022-23 | Warriors | Rockets | 42 |
| 9 | Klay Thompson | 12 | Feb 6, 2023 | 2022-23 | Warriors | Thunder | 42 |
| 10 | Keegan Murray | 12 | Dec 16, 2023 | 2023-24 | Kings | Jazz | 47 |
14 Threes (Record Holder)
Klay Thompson made 14 three-pointers on October 29, 2018. He played for the Golden State Warriors against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson set the NBA single-game record in the 2018-19 season.
Thompson scored 52 points in 27 minutes of playing time. He attempted 24 three-pointers and made 14. Thompson did not play in the fourth quarter.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Three-Point Attempts | 24 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 58.3% |
| First Half Three-Pointers | 10 |
| Second Half Three-Pointers | 4 |
| Minutes Played | 27 |
| Total Points | 52 |
Players with 13 Three-Pointers in a Game
Damian Lillard
Lillard made 13 three-pointers on February 26, 2023. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers against the Houston Rockets. Lillard scored 71 points in the 2022-23 season.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2023 |
| Team | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Opponent | Houston Rockets |
| Three-Point Attempts | 22 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 59.1% |
| Total Points | 71 |
Zach LaVine
LaVine made 13 three-pointers on November 23, 2019. He played for the Chicago Bulls against the Charlotte Hornets. LaVine scored 49 points in the 2019-20 season.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls |
| Opponent | Charlotte Hornets |
| Three-Point Attempts | 17 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 76.5% |
| Total Points | 49 |
Stephen Curry
Curry made 13 three-pointers on November 7, 2016. He played for the Golden State Warriors against the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry scored 46 points in the 2016-17 season.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Team | Golden State Warriors |
| Opponent | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Three-Point Attempts | 17 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 76.5% |
| Total Points | 46 |
Players with 12 Three-Pointers in a Game
Twelve three-pointers in a single game represent the threshold for elite shooting records. Seven players have reached this total in NBA history. Six performances occurred between 2016 and 2025.
- Stephen Curry (April 1, 2025)
Curry made 12 three-pointers against the Memphis Grizzlies. He played for the Warriors in the 2024-25 season. Curry scored 52 points.
- Stephen Curry (February 27, 2025)
Curry made 12 three-pointers against the Orlando Magic. He played for the Warriors in the 2024-25 season. Curry scored 56 points.
- Stephen Curry (February 27, 2016)
Curry made 12 three-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for the Warriors in the 2015-16 season. Curry scored 46 points.
- Klay Thompson (February 24, 2023)
Thompson made 12 three-pointers against the Houston Rockets. He played for the Warriors in the 2022-23 season. Thompson scored 42 points.
- Klay Thompson (February 6, 2023)
Thompson made 12 three-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played for the Warriors in the 2022-23 season. Thompson scored 42 points.
- Keegan Murray (December 16, 2023)
Murray made 12 three-pointers against the Utah Jazz. He played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2023-24 season. Murray scored 47 points.
Current Record Holders – Summary
| Single-Game Three-Point Record | |
|---|---|
| Player | Klay Thompson |
| Three-Pointers Made | 14 |
| Date | October 29, 2018 |
| Season | 2018-19 |
| Player | Games with 12+ Threes | Games with 13+ Threes |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 3 | 1 |
| Klay Thompson | 2 | 1 |
| Damian Lillard | 0 | 1 |
| Zach LaVine | 0 | 1 |
| Keegan Murray | 1 | 0 |
| Player | Career High | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 14 | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Damian Lillard | 13 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| Stephen Curry | 13 | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Zach LaVine | 13 | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Keegan Murray | 12 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Stephen Curry appears in four of the top ten positions. Klay Thompson appears in three positions. Golden State Warriors players hold seven of the ten records.
FAQs
- Who holds the NBA record for most three-pointers in a single game?
Klay Thompson with 14 three-pointers on October 29, 2018.
- Has any player made 15 three-pointers in one NBA game?
No. The record is 14 three-pointers.
- What is the playoff record for three-pointers in a single game?
Damian Lillard made 12 three-pointers in a playoff game on June 1, 2021.
- How many players have made 12 or more three-pointers in one game?
Seven players through the 2024-25 season.
- Which team holds the record for most three-pointers in a single game?
The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics both made 29 three-pointers.
- What is the rookie record for three-pointers in one game?
Nine three-pointers. Rodrigue Beaubois, Yogi Ferrell, and Dalton Knecht share this record.
- Which player has the most games with 10+ three-pointers made?
Stephen Curry with over 30 such games in his career.
Conclusion:
Klay Thompson holds the NBA single-game record with 14 three-pointers.
This record was set on October 29, 2018. No player has exceeded this total through 2025.
Stephen Curry has made 12 or more three-pointers in four games.
Klay Thompson has three such performances. Both players competed for the Golden State Warriors in all recorded instances.
All top ten performances occurred between 2016 and 2025.
Seven players hold positions in the top ten list. The data shows increased three-point shooting volume across nine seasons.
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