Stephen Curry led Golden State to a notable victory against Brooklyn today (124-120), delivering an outstanding performance. He scored 37 points, including a remarkable 6 out of 8 from beyond the arc and a perfect 3 for 3 from the free-throw line. In his 35 minutes on the court, Curry also contributed 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
By hitting six three-pointers in this game, Curry achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 3500 successful shots from beyond the arc. As the game against the Nets concluded, he further increased this record to an impressive 3505 accurate long-range shots.
It’s worth noting that Curry currently holds the distinction of being the only player to surpass the 3000-mark in accurate three-pointers, surpassing Ray Allen’s previous record of 2973. Among active players, James Harden from the Clippers is the closest to Curry’s achievement, ranking third overall with 2801 successful three-pointers.
Additionally, Curry ranks among the top three players with the highest percentage of successful three-pointers among the top 50 players with the highest conversion rates. His success rate of 42.7% (3005 out of 8200 attempts) places him just behind Kyle Korver (42.9%) and Steve Nash (42.8%). Among active players, his teammate Klay Thompson is the closest follower with a 41.4% success rate.