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A list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff three-point field goals made.[1]
A progressive list of three-point leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[2]

Playoff 3-point field goals made leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff three-point field goals made.[1][3]

Statistics accurate as of April 26, 2024.
Stephen Curry has made the most 3-point field goals in NBA playoff history.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[4]
Rank Player Position(s) Playoff team(s) played for (years)[5] Total 3-point field
goals made 		Total 3-point field
goals attempted 		3-point field goal
percentage 		3-point field
goals made per game
1 Stephen Curry^ PG Golden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023) 618 1,557 .397 4.20
2 Klay Thompson^ SG Golden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023) 501 1,237 .405 3.17
3 LeBron James^ SF Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2010, 2015–2018)
Miami Heat (2011–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020–2021, 2023–2024) 		467 1,406 .332 1.64
4 James Harden^ SG/PG Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012)
Houston Rockets (2013–2020)
Brooklyn Nets (2021)
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2024) 		413 1,213 .340 2.53
5 Ray Allen* SG Milwaukee Bucks (1999–2001)
Seattle SuperSonics (2005)
Boston Celtics (2008–2012)
Miami Heat (2013–2014) 		385 959 .401 2.25
6 Kevin Durant^ SF/PF Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2014, 2016)
Golden State Warriors (2017–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
Phoenix Suns (2023–2024) 		364 1,026 .355 2.15
7 Manu Ginóbili* SG San Antonio Spurs (2003–2008, 2010–2018) 324 905 .358 1.49
8 Reggie Miller* SG Indiana Pacers (1990–1996, 1998–2005) 320 820 .390 2.22
9 Danny Green^ SG/SF San Antonio Spurs (2011–2018)
Toronto Raptors (2019)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020)
Philadelphia 76ers (2021–2022)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2023) 		315 812 .388 1.86
10 J.R. Smith SG Denver Nuggets (2007–2011)
New York Knicks (2012–2013)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2018)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020) 		294 801 .367 2.10
11 Kobe Bryant* SG Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004, 2006–2012) 292 882 .331 1.33
12 Derek Fisher PG Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004, 2008–2011)
Utah Jazz (2007)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2012–2014) 		285 715 .399 1.10
13 Paul Pierce* SG Boston Celtics (2002–2005, 2008–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2014)
Washington Wizards (2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (2016–2017) 		276 777 .355 1.62
14 Chauncey Billups* PG Minnesota Timberwolves (2001–2002)
Detroit Pistons (2003–2008)
Denver Nuggets (2009–2010)
New York Knicks (2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2013) 		267 729 .366 1.83
15 Paul George^ SF Indiana Pacers (2011–2014, 2016–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2018–2019)
Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2021, 2024) 		265 757 .350 2.39
16 Robert Horry PF Houston Rockets (1993–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2003)
San Antonio Spurs (2004–2008) 		261 728 .359 1.07
17 Kyle Korver SG/SF Philadelphia 76ers (2005)
Utah Jazz (2008–2010, 2019)
Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)
Atlanta Hawks (2013–2016)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
Milwaukee Bucks (2020) 		254 649 .391 1.75
18 Chris Paul^ PG New Orleans Hornets (2008–2009, 2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2012–2017)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2020)
Phoenix Suns (2021–2023) 		244 654 .373 1.64
19 Kyle Lowry^ PG Houston Rockets (2009)
Toronto Raptors (2014–2020)
Miami Heat (2022–2023)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024) 		237 695 .341 1.78
20 Jason Kidd* PG Phoenix Suns (1997–2001)
New Jersey Nets (2002–2007)
Dallas Mavericks (2008–2012)
New York Knicks (2013) 		236 733 .322 1.49
21 Kawhi Leonard^ SF San Antonio Spurs (2012–2017)
Toronto Raptors (2019)
Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2021, 2023–2024) 		234 587 .399 1.68
22 Jayson Tatum^ SF/PF Boston Celtics (2018–2024) 227 638 .356 2.36
23 Jason Terry SG Dallas Mavericks (2005–2012)
Boston Celtics (2013)
Houston Rockets (2015–2016)
Milwaukee Bucks (2017–2018) 		221 574 .385 1.78
24 Damian Lillard^ PG Portland Trail Blazers (2014–2021)
Milwaukee Bucks (2024) 		215 575 .374 3.36
25 Jaylen Brown^ SG/SF Boston Celtics (2017–2020, 2022–2024) 213 583 .365 1.99
Rank Player Position(s) Playoff team(s) played for (years)[5] Total 3-point field
goals made 		Total 3-point field
goals attempted 		3-point field goal
percentage 		3-point field
goals made per game

Progressive list of playoff 3-point field goals made

This is a progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.

Statistics accurate as of April 26, 2024.[6]
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[4]
Team abbreviations Team(s) listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
ATL Atlanta Hawks DET Detroit Pistons MIA Miami Heat PHI Philadelphia 76ers
BOS Boston Celtics GSW Golden State Warriors MIL Milwaukee Bucks PHO Phoenix Suns
CHI Chicago Bulls HOU Houston Rockets MIN Minnesota Timberwolves POR Portland Trail Blazers
CLE Cleveland Cavaliers IND Indiana Pacers NOP New Orleans Pelicans SAS San Antonio Spurs
DAL Dallas Mavericks KCK Kansas City Kings NYK New York Knicks SEA Seattle SuperSonics
DEN Denver Nuggets LAL Los Angeles Lakers ORL Orlando Magic WSB Washington Bullets
Leaders and records for playoff 3-point field goals for every season
Season Year-by-year leader 3P Active player leader 3P Career record 3P Single-season record 3P Season
1979–80 Fred Brown000SEA 10 Fred Brown000SEA 10 Fred Brown000SEA 10 Fred Brown000SEA 10 1979–80
1980–81 Scott Wedman000KCK
 9 Scott Wedman000KCK
Brian Winters000MIL		 11 Scott Wedman000KCK
Brian Winters000MIL		 11 1980–81
1981–82 Andrew Toney000PHI
Brian Winters000MIL
Frank Johnson000WSB
Mike Bratz000SAS		 5 Brian Winters000MIL 16 Brian Winters000MIL 16 1981–82
1982–83 Johnny Moore000SAS 9 19 19 1982–83
1983–84 Mike Dunleavy000MIL 18 Mike Dunleavy000MIL 32 Mike Dunleavy000MIL 32 Mike Dunleavy000MIL 18 1983–84
1984–85 Mike Evans000DEN 17 1984–85
1985–86 Larry Bird*000BOS 23 Larry Bird*000BOS 46 Larry Bird*000BOS 46 Larry Bird*000BOS 23 1985–86
1986–87 Michael Cooper*000LAL 34 Michael Cooper*000LAL 75 Michael Cooper*000LAL 75 Michael Cooper*000LAL 34 1986–87
1987–88 25 100 100 1987–88
1988–89 Craig Hodges000CHI 35 121 121 Craig Hodges000CHI 35 1988–89
1989–90 Terry Porter000POR 40 124 124 Terry Porter000POR 40 1989–90
1990–91 Magic Johnson*000LAL 21 Byron Scott000LAL 97 1990–91
1991–92 Terry Porter000POR 37 Danny Ainge
000POR 1991–92
000PHO 1992–95		 110 1991–92
1992–93 Dan Majerle000PHO 54 143 Danny Ainge000PHO 143 Dan Majerle000PHO 54 1992–93
1993–94 John Starks000NYK 47 160 160 1993–94
1994–95 Dennis Scott000ORL 56 172 172 Dennis Scott000ORL 56 1994–95
1995–96 Gary Payton*000SEA 41 John Starks000NYK 137 1995–96
1996–97 Matt Maloney000HOU 43 John Starks000NYK
Dan Majerle000MIA		 150 1996–97
1997–98 Reggie Miller*000IND 38 John Starks000NYK 175 John Starks000NYK 175 1997–98
1998–99 Jaren Jackson000SAS 31 Reggie Miller*000IND 185 Reggie Miller*000IND 185 1998–99
1999–00 Reggie Miller*000IND 58 243 243 Reggie Miller*000IND 58 1999–00
2000–01 Ray Allen*000MIL 57 258 258 2000–01
2001–02 Antoine Walker000BOS 42 271 271 2001–02
2002–03 Michael Finley 000DAL 47 275 275 2002–03
2003–04 Latrell Sprewell000MIN 37 299 299 2003–04
2004–05 Chauncey Billups*000DET 44 320 320 2004–05
2005–06 Tim Thomas 000PHO
Antoine Walker000MIA		 48 Robert Horry000SAS 243 2005–06
2006–07 Michael Finley 000SAS 44 256 2006–07
2007–08 Ray Allen*000BOS 55 261 2007–08
2008–09 Rashard Lewis 000ORL 52 Chauncey Billups*000DEN 248 2008–09
2009–10 Ray Allen*000BOS 56 Kobe Bryant*000LAL 263 2009–10
2010–11 Jason Kidd*000DAL 43 Ray Allen*
000BOS 2010–12
000MIA 2012–14		 285 2010–11
2011–12 Shane Battier000MIA 42 313 2011–12
2012–13 Danny Green†000SAS 55 352 Ray Allen*000MIA 352 2012–13
2013–14 Paul George^000IND 52 385 385 2013–14
2014–15 Stephen Curry^000GSW 98 Manu Ginóbili*000SAS 300 Stephen Curry^000GSW 98 2014–15
2015–16 Klay Thompson^000GSW 98 309 Stephen Curry^000GSW
Klay Thompson^000GSW		 2015–16
2016–17 Stephen Curry^000GSW 72 LeBron James^000CLE 331 2016–17
2017–18 Klay Thompson^000GSW 67 Stephen Curry^000GSW 378 2017–18
2018–19 Stephen Curry^000GSW 92 470 Stephen Curry^000GSW 470 2018–19
2019–20 Jamal Murray^ 000DEN
Duncan Robinson^000MIA		 62 2019–20
2020–21 Khris Middleton^ 000MIL 60 2020–21
2021–22 Stephen Curry^ 000GSW 91 561 561 2021–22
2022–23 Jamal Murray^ 000DEN 59 618 618 2022–23
2023–24 Damian Lillard^ 000MIL 16 2023–24
Season Year-by-year leader 3P Active player leader 3P Career record 3P Single-season record 3P Season

See also

References

  1. ^ a b The National Basketball Association did not record 3-point field goals until the 1979–80 season
  2. ^ "NBA Progressive Playoff Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  3. ^ "All Time Leaders".
  4. ^ a b A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.
  5. ^ a b American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season. The years listed are only ones in which the player played in a playoff game.
  6. ^ "2024 NBA Playoffs Leaders". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NBA_career_playoff_3-point_scoring_leaders

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