Golden State Warriors Stun Phoenix Suns with Record-Breaking Three-Point Performance

The Golden State Warriors delivered a masterclass in three-point shooting Tuesday night, dismantling the Phoenix Suns 142-113 in a performance that rewrote franchise record books. Stephen Curry led the charge with 11 three-pointers, tying his own NBA record, while the team collectively buried 26 shots from beyond the arc to break their previous franchise high of 24.\n\nThe barrage began early in the first quarter when Curry connected on his first four attempts from three-point range, setting the tone for what would become an historic offensive display. Klay Thompson contributed seven three-pointers of his own, while Jordan Poole added five more as the Warriors' shooting clinic left the Suns crowd stunned into silence. The 26 three-pointers fell just two short of the NBA single-game record of 28 set by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2020.\n\nHead coach Steve Kerr praised his team's ball movement and shot selection following the victory. "When we share the basketball like that and get quality looks, this is what can happen," Kerr said in his post-game interview. "Stephen was obviously spectacular, but the way Klay and Jordan stepped up shows the depth of our shooting threat. It's vintage Warriors basketball at its finest."\n\nThe victory moves Golden State to 35-18 on the season, solidifying their position as the Western Conference's second seed behind the Denver Nuggets. With the NBA All-Star break approaching, the Warriors have won eight of their last ten games and appear to be peaking at the right time. The loss drops Phoenix to 28-25, leaving them fighting for playoff positioning in a competitive Western Conference.\n\nCurry's performance was particularly noteworthy as he continues to chase the all-time three-point record held by Ray Allen. With 2,847 career three-pointers, Curry sits just 126 shots away from breaking Allen's mark of 2,973. At his current pace, the record could fall before the end of the regular season, potentially during the Warriors' upcoming homestand.\n\nThe Suns, despite the lopsided defeat, remain optimistic about their playoff chances. Star guard Devin Booker scored 28 points in the loss but acknowledged the Warriors' exceptional shooting performance. "Some nights you run into a buzzsaw like that," Booker said. "Credit to them, they were unconscious from three. We'll bounce back, but we have to do a better job contesting those shots and making them work harder for quality looks."