“BOSTON’S 3-POINT ASSAULT BEGAN JUST 12 SECONDS IN.

It was opening night for the reigning champion Boston Celtics, and Jayson Tatum immediately made a statement with a 3-pointer from the right wing. In the next 12 minutes, Boston transformed into an unstoppable 3-point machine: Al Horford, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Tatum (repeatedly), followed by Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, and finally Payton Pritchard. They ended the first quarter with 10 successful 3-pointers, and by the 39th minute of the game, they had tied the NBA record with 29 made threes.

But what happened next was even more remarkable. In the final 9 minutes, Boston attempted to break the record with 13 consecutive 3-point attempts—and missed every single one. Yet, that performance made one thing clear: Boston would continue to be a team unafraid to shoot from deep, no matter the situation.

With 23 games of at least 50 3-point attempts in just the first half of the season, Boston shattered the NBA record. They are on pace to surpass 48.3 three-point attempts per game, a staggering number compared to any team in history.

However, their heavy reliance on long-range shooting has also caused problems. From December to mid-January, Boston’s 3-point percentage plummeted, dropping from 40.7% to just 33.8%. This decline impacted their overall performance, as they managed only 8 wins in 14 games in December and started 2025 with a 5-4 record.

The question remains: Will this ambitious 3-point strategy help Boston defend their championship, or will it become a hurdle on their journey?”

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