- Klay Thompson has the most 3-pointers in a half with 10.
- Thompson finished that game with 52 points.
- More than 20 different players have made eight 3s in a half.
There has been one player who’s made at least 10 3-pointers in a half.
Let’s look at the players with the most 3s in a half in NBA history as of Nov. 8, 2024.
| Rank | Player | 3-Pointers Made | Date |
| 1 | Klay Thompson | 10 | Oct. 29, 2018 |
| T-2 | Robert Covington | 9 | April 1, 2022 |
| T-2 | Zach LaVine | 9 | Nov. 23, 2019 |
| T-2 | Klay Thompson | 9 | Jan. 23, 2015 |
| T-5 | Grayson Allen | 8 | March 7, 2024 |
| T-5 | Stephen Curry | 8 | Feb. 8, 2024 |
| T-5 | Karl-Anthony Towns | 8 | Jan. 22, 2024 |
| T-5 | Jalen Brunson | 8 | Dec. 15, 2023 |
| T-5 | Klay Thompson | 8 | March 13, 2023 |
| T-5 | Damian Lillard | 8 | Feb. 26, 2023 |
| T-5 | Klay Thompson | 8 | Feb. 24, 2023 |
| T-5 | Damian Lillard | 8 | Feb. 13, 2023 |
| T-5 | Zach LaVine | 8 | Jan. 6, 2023 |
| T-5 | Damian Lillard | 8 | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| T-5 | Kelly Oubre Jr. | 8 | Jan. 5, 2022 |
| T-5 | Harrison Barnes | 8 | Oct. 20, 2021 |
| T-5 | Stephen Curry | 8 | May 16, 2021 |
| T-5 | Stephen Curry | 8 | April 17, 2021 |
| T-5 | Jae Crowder | 8 | April 12, 2021 |
| T-5 | Fred VanVleet | 8 | Feb. 2, 2021 |
| T-5 | Terry Rozier | 8 | Dec. 23, 2020 |
| T-5 | Damian Lillard | 8 | Jan. 20, 2020 |
| T-5 | D'Angelo Russell | 8 | Dec. 28, 2019 |
| T-5 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 8 | Dec. 13, 2019 |
| T-5 | Buddy Hield | 8 | Nov. 25, 2019 |
Who Has the Most 3-Pointers in a Half in NBA History?
Klay Thompson has the most 3s in a half in NBA history with 10, as fans who took the over on this prop on their NBA parlays were likely rewarded after his first-half performance.
The five-time All-Star set this record when his Golden State Warriors took down the Chicago Bulls 149-124 on Oct. 29, 2018.
Thompson finished the game with 52 points on 18-of-29 shooting, draining 14 triples.
Because of Thompson’s ability to get hot, he became a popular parlay bet option for 3-pointers and scoring throughout his career.
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