Grizzlies tie record for most 3s made with 29 but lose to Cavaliers

The Memphis Grizzlies tied the NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers on Monday but still lost 142-126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Memphis (25-54) shot 29-for-59 (49%) from behind the arc with all nine Grizzlies making a 3-pointer.

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Memphis’s franchise record for 3-point shooting matched the NBA mark of 29 shared by the Milwaukee Bucks (versus the Miami Heat on Dec. 29, 2020) and the Boston Celtics (versus the New York Knicks on Oct. 22, 2024). Adama Bal broke Memphis’ franchise record on the 28th make with 3:25 left and he added another at 1:41.

The Grizzlies’ 29 threes are the most in a loss in NBA history, according to ESPN Research. The previous record was the Golden State Warriors making 27 three-pointers during a loss in 2024.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 24 points for Memphis, which finished 13-27 at home this season. Dariq Whitehead and Bal each had 20 points off the bench with six 3-pointers. Lucas Williamson added five 3-pointers and 17 points.

Memphis opened the second half with its 14th 3-pointer — in just 28 attempts.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.