Rockets set NBA record with 26 3-pointers vs. Wizards
The Houston Rockets made history on Wednesday night at Toyota Center with an offensive onslaught from behind the arc the likes of which have never been seen before.
Houston converted 26 3-pointers on 55 attempts in a 136-118 victory over the Washington Wizards, beating the previous record of 25 held by the Cleveland Cavaliers for both the regular season (March 3, 2017 vs. Hawks) and postseason (May 4, 2016 vs. Hawks).
The record-breaking trey was sunk by former Rookie of the Year and career 25.4 percent outside shooter Michael Carter-Williams with 30.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
FOR THE RECORD!
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 20, 2018
The Rockets set a new mark for most 3s in a game in NBA history (26) 💦 pic.twitter.com/j64AzPih0g
Rockets Shot Chart vs. Wizards
Shot Distribution
| Player | 3PM-A |
|---|---|
| James Harden | 6-of-11 |
| Chris Paul | 5-of-9 |
| Eric Gordon | 4-of-9 |
| Gerald Green | 4-of-7 |
| PJ Tucker | 3-of-4 |
| Danuel House Jr. | 2-of-8 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | 1-of-3 |
| Gary Clark | 1-of-1 |
All 26 Made 3-Pointers
Setting an #NBA record tonight! 🔥
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 20, 2018
Watch all 26 three-pointers ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/xnum350xHt
Houston also possesses the league record for the most 3-pointers taken in a single game, shooting 61 on Dec. 16, 2016 in a 122-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.