Jazz Break NBA Record For Most Three-Pointers Made In Half Against Magic
Apr 3, 2021, 8:14 PM | Updated: 9:45 pm
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Taurean Prince #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz broke the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in any half during the first half against the Orlando Magic.
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The Jazz hosted the Magic at Vivint Arena on Saturday, April 3.
During the first 24 minutes of action, Utah buried 18 triples. The league’s previous record was 17 three-pointers by the 2018 Golden State Warriors.
The Jazz’s previous franchise record for three-pointers made in a half was 15.
All 18 of the #UtahJazz 1st half three pointers from the lens of @x_hems!#TakeNote l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/PU83rwU7J3
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) April 4, 2021
The previous franchise record for triples connected in a first half was 14.
The @utahjazz have tied the franchise record for threes in a quarter in BOTH first half quarters tonight.
18 total, just insane.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2021
At halftime, the Jazz held a 78-40 lead over the Magic.
The Jazz finished shooting 56.0 percent overall and 18-31 for 58.1 percent from downtown.
Franchise record 38-point halftime lead pic.twitter.com/YrxIQV4KjV
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2021
In the half, Utah led by Donovan Mitchell’s 22 points.
Mitchell connected on 6-7 three-point attempts.
Joe Ingles buried four threes.
Jordan Clarkson made three triples.
3 @JordanClarksons threes in the first quarter 😁#MACU3 | @MountainAmerica pic.twitter.com/IpR37jQKL6
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2021
Bojan Bogdanovic, Georges Niang, and Miye Oni also buried three-point shots.
The Jazz’s franchise record for three-pointers made in a game is 28. The NBA record is 29.
Utah’s game against Orlando is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
