Damian Lillard's top 5 games with most 3-pointers scored
Damian Lillard shoots the deepest threes in the NBA, launching from the logo even in crunch time. The Portland Trail Blazers star has a career three-point percentage of .375, which is very impressive considering where he takes his shots from.
When it comes to deep threes, no one converts at a more efficient rate than Damian Lillard. However, Stephen Curry remains the most lethal three-point shooter in the NBA and is on course to top the all-time three-point scoring list.
Top five Damian Lillard games with the most three-pointers scored
Despite Damian Lillard's impressive shooting from deep, Klay Thompson still holds the record for the most three-pointers in a single game during the regular season. The Splash Bro sank 14 three-pointers against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2019, to top Steph's 13.
Regardless, Damian Lillard easily ranks in the top five three-point shooters in the NBA. Given how comfortable he has been shooting from range, perhaps we will see him attempt to break Thompson's record in the 2021-22 NBA season.
As we anticipate historic performances from Damian Lillard in the new season, let's look back at his top five games with the most three-pointers scored.
#5 Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic - 10 three-pointers
The Portland Trail Blazers took on the Orlando Magic on November 11, 2018, and clinched a narrow 115-112 victory in front of their home fans, thanks to Damian Lillard. On a night where CJ McCollum and Seth Curry were cold from beyond the arc, Lillard took over.
Damian Lillard put on a show in Orlando!
Watch the best of his 41 points in the Blazers' win over the Magic.
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Damian Lillard broke into double-digits from deep with the game tied as he broke his record of nine three-pointers made in a game. He ended the game with 41 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and also converted 10 of 15 from three-point range.
#4 Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder - 10 three-pointers
When Dame crossed the ten three-pointers mark, there was no slowing down. The Blazers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA playoffs.
Although Damian Lillard was an inspiration throughout the series, his Game 5 performance was mind-blowing. The Thunder made a push midway through the fourth quarter in Game 5 to get a 12-point separation in what was a close contest. But Lillard led the comeback to close out the series.
SCENES!
Not football related, but look at the absolute pandemonium in the NBA last night after Damian Lillard hit a 3-pointer buzzer-beater to beat OKC in the playoffs!..
Nothing beats a last minute winner! 😎🔥
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Damian Lillard finished the game with a playoff career-high 50 points. However, the highlight of the game was when he activated Dame time, knocking down a 37ft buzzer-beater to register his 10th triple and send the Blazers into the next round.