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Most 3-pointers made in a team's first 20 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players

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Luka Dončić is almost on track to match Stephen Curry. He has 55 3-pointers made through LAL's first 12 games of 2026-27, 8th at that point, and needs 6.4 a game over the next 8 games; he’s averaging 5.5 over his last 10.

Most 3-pointers made in a team's first 20 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Stephen Curry (2021-22 GSW)2021-22105
Luka Dončić (2026-27 LAL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season55
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season47
Duncan Robinson (2026-27 DET)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season42
Klay Thompson (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season42
Stephen Curry (2026-27 GSW)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season42
Grayson Allen (2026-27 CHA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season38
LaMelo Ball (2026-27 MIN)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season37
Paul George (2026-27 BOS)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season37
Aaron Wiggins (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season36

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 5,199 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
  • 16 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 20 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.