Overview

• The Boston Celtics surpassed the Golden State Warriors' 2022-23 record of 1,363 3-pointers during the second quarter of their April 4 game against the Phoenix Suns.
• Averaging 17.8 made 3-pointers per game, the Celtics are on track to exceed the previous record by a significant margin with five games still left in the season.
• Boston is the first team in NBA history to take over 50% of its shots from beyond the arc, emphasizing a perimeter-based offensive strategy under head coach Joe Mazzulla.
• The team's offensive system combines drive-and-kick plays, off-ball screening, and mismatch exploitation, making them a difficult matchup for teams relying on traditional defensive schemes.
• Since Mazzulla's tenure began, the Celtics have consistently excelled in 3-point shooting, winning 82.3% of games in which they make at least 15 threes.