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10 astonishing numbers from the Cavaliers' record-setting win

Ken Blaze / USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers brought new meaning to "the big three" Wednesday, embarrassing the Atlanta Hawks with a barrage of long-range missiles en route to a 123-98 win in Game 2.

Led by the sharpshooting of J.R. Smith, Cleveland connected on an NBA-record 25 3-pointers, but that wasn't the team's only eye-popping number.

  • 1 - James Jones was the only Cavalier who attempted a 3-pointer that didn't connect.
  • 7 - Smith went 7-of-13 from beyond the arc, including 6-of-10 in the first half.
  • 10 - 10-of-13 Cleveland players who appeared in the game hit 3-pointers.
  • 18 - Cleveland shattered Golden State's previous mark for 3-pointers in a half (12).
  • 20 - Atlanta made field goals after three quarters.
  • 22 - Cleveland made 3-pointers after three quarters.
  • 36 - The Cavaliers' halftime lead was the biggest by any team in the first half of a playoff game since 1987.
  • 38.1 - Cleveland's percentage from 2-point range.
  • 55.6 - Cleveland's percentage from 3-point range.
  • 74 - Points the Cavaliers scored at the half.

The Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead with the win and will travel to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday.

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