James Harden continues his rise on the all-time 3-pointers made list, climbing to third alongside Reggie Miller.
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Harden entered tonight’s contest needing just one 3-pointers to tie Miller, burying a patented stepback from the top of the arc in the first quarter.
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While catching all-time leader Steph Curry will be a tall order, Harden is on pace to pass Ray Allen for second all-time within three to four seasons.
Rank | Player | 3s made |
1. | Stephen Curry | 3,101 |
2. | Ray Allen | 2,973 |
3. | James Harden | 2,560 |
4. | Reggie Miller | 2,560 |
5. | Kyle Korver | 2,450 |
6. | Vince Carter | 2,290 |
7. | Jason Terry | 2,282 |
8. | Jamal Crawford | 2,221 |
9. = | Damian Lillard | 2,143 |
9. = | Paul Pierce | 2,143 |
Among active players, Harden is second behind only Steph Curry, who holds the all-time record which he achieved at Madison Square Garden in December.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is the only other active player in the top 10, while four active players sit among the top 20 with LeBron James (11th), Kyle Lowry (16th), Klay Thompson (18th), and Paul George (19th).