Buddy Hield makes fastest 3-pointer in NBA history / News - Basketnews.com

Buddy Hield made the fastest 3-pointer in NBA history, connecting a triple just three seconds into the game.

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Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield made the fastest 3-pointer in NBA history.

Player of the Game EFF 32 Tyrese Haliburton Points 29 Accuracy 10-19 Rebounds 2 Assists 9

Hield grabbed a game-opening jump ball out of thatCleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen tipped his way, pivoted at the top of the key, and instantly connected on a 3-pointer to give Indiana a 3-0 lead only three seconds into the game.

According to ESPN Stats & Information research, the bucket is the fastest-made 3-pointer in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97).

Hall of FamerReggie Millerhad the old record, connecting on a 3 at 11:56 of the opening quarter during a March 5, 2000, game against theGolden State Warriors.

The Pacers finished with a season-high in points in a 135-126win against the Cavaliers.

Hield finished with 25, making 5 of 6 3-pointers. The league leader in 3-pointers made became the first player in Pacers history with 60 or more 3s in a calendar month.

It was his fourth straight game with four or more made 3s, one shy of his longest streak this season.

This season Hield averages 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.6 per game.

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