NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has a new all-time leader in 3-pointers, with the record falling at one of the league’s most storied venues.
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry passed Ray Allen’s old mark by nailing two in the first 4 1/2 minutes of a 105-96 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The second was his 2,974th 3-pointer, which was punctuated by Curry waving his arms toward the sky as he jogged backward down court. The Warriors then committed a foul and quickly called timeout to let the celebration begin. Curry exchanged hugs with coach Steve Kerr, longtime teammate Draymond Green, family members and Allen, who was at the arena.
Curry finished with 22 points and Jordan Poole had 19 points and nine rebounds, going 13 for 13 on free throws to overcome a 3-for-11 night from the field.
Golden State improved to 23-5.
Checking out Tuesday’s other NBA action:
— The Suns remain a half-game behind Golden State for the NBA’s top record after Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a non-COVID-19 illness, sending Phoenix to a 111-107 win against Portland. Chris Paul added 24 points and 14 assists for a Phoenix team still missing leading scorer Devin Booker. Damian Lillard had 31 points and 10 assists for the Blazers, who lost their sixth straight.
— Kevin Durant scored 34 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and handed out 11 assists to lead the Nets to a 131-129 overtime win over the Raptors. Patty Mills added 30, Kessler Edwards contributed 17 and Nic Claxton chipped in with 16 in Brooklyn’s third straight win. Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 31 points.
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UNDATED (AP) — The NBA’s growing list of players in health and safety protocol now includes Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The league’s injury report on Tuesday night listed the two-time MVP as out for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday because he’s in the health and safety protocols.
Milwaukee’s Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo also have entered the COVID-19 protocols and won’t play Wednesday.
The Nets were without seven players, including James Harden, on Tuesday night because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
The Nets only had enough remaining players to take the court against the Raptors because Kevin Durant was upgraded from questionable. Aside from Harden, the Nets were missing starter LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre’ Bembry along with reserves Jevon Carter, James Johnson, Bruce Brown and Paul Millsap.
Elsewhere in the NBA:
— Lakers forward Talen Horton-Tucker has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Lakers also canceled practice ahead of their flight to Dallas for a game on Wednesday night.
