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Most 3-pointers made in a team's first 41 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players

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Luka Dončić is on track to break James Harden’s record. He has 55 3-pointers made through LAL's first 12 games of 2026-27, 8th at that point, and needs 4.9 a game over the next 29 games; he’s averaging 5.5 over his last 10. Stephen Curry is almost on track too.

Most 3-pointers made in a team's first 41 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
James Harden (2019-20 HOU)2019-20197
Luka Dončić (2026-27 LAL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season55
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season47
Klay Thompson (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season42
Stephen Curry (2026-27 GSW)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season42
Grayson Allen (2026-27 CHA)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season38
LaMelo Ball (2026-27 MIN)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season37
Paul George (2026-27 BOS)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season37
Aaron Wiggins (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season36
Darius Acuff Jr. (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season34

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 5,199 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
  • 30 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 41 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.