NBA: Damian Lillard hits eight 3-pointers, ties NBA playoff record for half

Denver: Damian Lillard hit eight 3-pointers, including one from nearly half-court, to tie an NBA playoff record for most in a half.

Lillard was 8 of 11 from long range against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Monday night on his way to a 32-point first-half. His eight 3s matched the mark held by Toronto’s Vince Carter, who hit that many in the first half against Philadelphia on 11 May, 2001.

Led by Lillard, Portland is putting on another stellar 3-point display and finished 12 of 18 for the half. The Blazers hit 19 3-pointers in Game 1, which was a franchise-best for a playoff game.

EIGHT THREES FOR DAME 😱

That ties the NBA playoff record for the most threes in a half.

(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/N9KuD49fz8

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Lillard’s most remarkable shot was when he drained a shot while standing on the Nuggets’ logo near half-court. It was listed as a 37-footer on the play list.

With 8 triples at halftime, Damian Lillard has tied Vince Carter's all-time #NBAPlayoffs record for threes in a half.

Carter hit 8 threes in the first half on May 11, 2001. pic.twitter.com/u0e0aywx9g

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The playoff record for 3-pointers in a game is 11 by Golden State’s Klay Thompson at Oklahoma City on 28 May, 2016.

Lillard had 10 3-pointers against Oklahoma City on 23 April, 2019.

Denver held a 73-61 lead at halftime.