Stephen Curry ties James Harden for 3-point streak record

In opposition to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry tied James Harden’s report of at the very least 4 3-pointers in 13 consecutive video games — the longest streak in NBA historical past.

Per ESPN, Harden achieved the milestone within the 2018-19 season throughout his time as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Stephen Curry has made 4 3-pointers in 13 straight video games, tied for the longest streak in NBA historical past.

James Harden additionally did this in 13 consecutive video games in 2018-19. pic.twitter.com/NfDqqHnMBv

— ESPN Stats & Information (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 12, 2021

Curry’s streak began on Jan. 20 of their 121-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs. His high-mark to date is a complete of 11 3-pointers of their 134-132 loss to the Dallas Mavericks whereby he scored 57 factors.

Harden, for his half, began his 3-point streak on Dec 18. 2018 of their 102-97 win over the Utah Jazz. His single-game profession excessive was a complete of 10 3-pointers of their time beyond regulation thriller win over the Warriors.

It’s been a stellar comeback yr to date for Curry. Final month, he surpassed NBA icon Reggie Miller for the no. 2 all-time in 3-pointers made in historical past. It was highly-expected that Curry will move Miller earlier than later. Up subsequent on the listing is Ray Allen. And in keeping with calculations made by Brian Martin of nba.com, Curry may surpass Allen in simply over 100 video games if he maintains his common of 4.1 3-pointers per recreation.

Greater than the numbers and data, Curry will at all times be recognized for altering how the sport is performed. Earlier than his sudden rise, 3-pointers weren’t seen because the offensive weapon they’re handled as now. Groups would decide to feed the submit and nonetheless combine lengthy two-pointers of their arsenal. However when Curry and the Golden State period got here round, everybody tried to trip the bandwagon. A surge in 3-pointers was noticed. Huge males too joined the fray.

Curry has an opportunity to increase his streak to 14 video games and declare the NBA report on Saturday when his Warriors face off in opposition to James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets.