Boston Celtics Set New NBA Record for Most Three-Pointers in a Season

The Boston Celtics have achieved an unprecedented milestone in the NBA by surpassing the previous record for most three-pointers made in a single season. This remarkable feat was sealed during their game against the Phoenix Suns, thanks to a long-range shot by Payton Pritchard that went down from well beyond the arc. The Celtics now hold the top spot on the leaderboard, overtaking the 2022-23 Golden State Warriors who had previously set the benchmark with 1,363 successful three-point attempts over 82 regular-season games.

While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were instrumental in leading the Warriors to their prior record with exceptional shooting efficiency, the Celtics' journey has been slightly different. Key contributors like Jayson Tatum and Derrick White may not match Curry and Thompson's precision, but they have consistently attempted a high volume of shots throughout the season. Tatum leads his team with 10.1 three-point attempts per game while maintaining a .348 shooting percentage, whereas White averages 9.1 attempts per game at a .381 success rate. Notably, Payton Pritchard stands out as the most effective shooter among them, boasting a .411 shooting percentage on his 7.9 attempts per contest.

This achievement wasn't unforeseen; last season, the Celtics came tantalizingly close to setting this record themselves, finishing just 12 three-pointers shy of the Warriors' mark. A familiar lineup featuring Tatum and White again spearheaded the efforts. Looking further back, the Houston Rockets occupy fourth place on the all-time list with 1,323 three-pointers, while the 2022-23 Celtics rank fifth with 1,315 successful attempts.

With one significant record already under their belt, the Celtics are now aiming even higher. They currently stand second in terms of total three-point attempts in a single season, trailing only the 2018-19 Houston Rockets. Entering Friday’s matchup against Phoenix, Boston trails the Rockets by merely 42 attempts. Given their impressive average of 48.5 three-point attempts per game, which tops the league, the Celtics seem poised to claim yet another historic title before the regular season concludes.

As the Celtics continue their pursuit of additional milestones, their dominance from beyond the arc remains undeniable. With several games left in the regular season, fans eagerly anticipate what new heights the team might reach, solidifying their legacy as one of the premier three-point shooting teams in NBA history.