Three-point records have fallen rapidly this season, mostly to the mighty Warriors. On April 24, Golden State sank 21 in a first-round game against the Rockets, setting a new playoff record.
But on Wednesday night, the Cavaliers took that record away and added another: Cleveland sank 25 3-pointers, not just the most in a playoff game, but better than the regular season team record, as well.
The Cavaliers’ 3-point marksmanship has been overlooked this season in the shadow of the Warriors. While Golden State made 1,077 3-pointers, a record, Cleveland made 880 treys of their own, the fifth-highest total of all time.