Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard J.R. Smith shoots 3-pointers like some guys attempt layups. It’s just second nature.
Sunday, Smith’s penchant for shooting the three earned him a different kind of NBA record. In a 99-94 win over the Chicago Bulls, Smith put up this difficult stat sheet:
J.R. Smith has attempted 17 3-point shots, 0 2-pointers – an NBA record for most 3-pointers w/o a 2 (#Elias). (He's made 8.)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 5, 2015
The previous record, according to Elias, was 13, done three times before (Ryan Anderson in 2012-13, Voshon Lenard in 1996-97 and Mookie Blaylock in 1995-96).