Fred VanVleet Last 3 games

Over the past 3 playoff games Fred Van Vleet has made 18 of 27 on 3PT attempts at 66.7%.

Game 4: 8-12

Game 5: 4-6

Game 6: 6-9

If you were wondering, like me, "is this a record for a 3pt shooting over a 3 game playoff stretch?"

The answer is no, that record is held by...

Fred VanVleet in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals vs Milwaukee

Highest 3-Point Percentage Over a 3-Game Playoff Span (minimum 15 attempts)

The record for the highest 3-point shooting percentage over any three consecutive NBA playoff games is held by Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors. During the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, VanVleet had an incredible three-game stretch (Games 4, 5, and 6, from May 21–25, 2019) in which he shot 14-for-17 from three-point range, which is 82.35% . This is the highest 3-point percentage ever recorded over a span of three consecutive postseason games.

•    Player: Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors)

•    Dates/Games: May 21, 2019 (Game 4 vs. Milwaukee), May 23, 2019 (Game 5 @ Milwaukee), May 25, 2019 (Game 6 vs. Milwaukee)

•    3PT Shooting (3-game total): 14 made / 17 attempted – 82.35% from three .

•    Game 4: 3–3 from three (100%)

•    Game 5: 7–9 from three (77.8%) (VanVleet hit seven 3-pointers in Game 5)

•    Game 6: 4–5 from three (80%)

Context & Significance: VanVleet’s sharpshooting was pivotal in Toronto’s comeback against Milwaukee. He had been in a severe shooting slump earlier in the playoffs, but after the birth of his son on May 20, 2019, VanVleet caught fire from beyond the arc . In those three games, he averaged 16 points off the bench on 68% overall shooting and 82.4% from deep , turning a tied series into a 4-2 Raptors win. His timely marksmanship helped Toronto reach its first NBA Finals (and eventually win the championship), and it stands out as the most accurate three-game 3PT shooting stretch in NBA playoff history.

Sources: VanVleet’s 3-point totals and percentages are documented in game recaps and analyses  . A compiled statistic from that series highlights his 82.4% three-point shooting over the three-game span , the highest ever for any player in a 3-game playoff stretch.

Fred VanVleet's recent stretch of 66% would be 3rd on the All time list behind Klay Thompson:

While Fred VanVleet holds the record for the highest three-point shooting percentage over a three-game playoff span (82.35%), here are four other notable individual performances:

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1. Klay Thompson – 68.8% (11-for-16)

•    Dates: May 26–30, 2016

•    Team: Golden State Warriors

•    Opponent: Oklahoma City Thunder

•    Performance: Thompson made 11 of 16 three-point attempts over Games 5 to 7, including a record-setting 11 threes in Game 6.

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2. Stephen Curry – 64.7% (11-for-17)

•    Dates: May 3–7, 2015

•    Team: Golden State Warriors

•    Opponent: Memphis Grizzlies

•    Performance: Curry connected on 11 of 17 three-point attempts over Games 1 to 3, showcasing his sharpshooting prowess.  

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3. Ray Allen – 63.6% (14-for-22)

•    Dates: May 5–9, 2001

•    Team: Milwaukee Bucks

•    Opponent: Charlotte Hornets

•    Performance: Allen hit 14 of 22 three-point attempts over Games 2 to 4, demonstrating his elite shooting skills.

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4. Danny Green – 61.5% (8-for-13)

•    Dates: June 6–11, 2013

•    Team: San Antonio Spurs

•    Opponent: Miami Heat

•    Performance: Green made 8 of 13 three-point attempts over Games 1 to 3, contributing significantly to the Spurs’ offense.