The Memphis Grizzlies put on a historic shooting display Monday evening, equaling the NBA’s single-game three-point record with 29 successful shots from beyond the arc during their 142-126 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Despite the record-tying performance, Memphis couldn’t secure the victory. Nine different players contributed to the three-point barrage, with the team connecting on an impressive 49.2% of their long-range attempts (29 of 59) while shooting 45.7% from closer range (16 of 35).
The previous record was held jointly by Milwaukee and Boston. Milwaukee first achieved the mark during a dominant 144-97 victory over Miami on December 29, 2020, while Boston matched it more recently in a 132-109 triumph against the New York Knicks on October 22, 2024.
“I think we can be pretty proud of how we played with this group today on the court,” Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo commented. “Guys wanted to go for it in the end, and we were all for it. Unfortunately couldn’t set a singular record, but tied it. Nonetheless, very proud of our group.”
Memphis distributed their three-point success throughout the contest, converting 10 attempts in the opening quarter, three during the second period, six in the third quarter, and finishing with 10 more in the final frame.
Cleveland managed 12 successful three-pointers on 32 attempts during the game.
“Incredible shooting performance by the Grizzlies. Give them credit,” Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged. “They shot the heck out of the ball.”
Several Memphis bench players led the three-point assault. Reserves Adama Bal and Dariq Whitehead each contributed six successful three-pointers, while Lucas Williamson connected on five of his 12 attempts from distance. Olivier-Maxence Prosper was nearly perfect, making four of five three-point shots.
The defeat marked Memphis’s 18th loss in their previous 20 contests. Prior to Monday’s game, the team was averaging 13.7 made three-pointers per contest.
