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Lakers' Rui Hachimura holds a remarkable all-time NBA playoff record
TL;DR
Rui Hachimura of the Lakers holds an impressive all-time NBA playoff record for 3-point percentage. This achievement highlights his exceptional shooting skills in high-pressure games.
Key points
- Rui Hachimura holds an all-time NBA playoff record.
- The record is for 3-point percentage.
- Hachimura's achievement showcases his shooting skills.
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If you had to guess what all-time NBA playoff record Rui Hachimura holds, what would you even pick?
It's probably not the one that he actually holds, unless you've religiously watched every playoff game he has ever played and felt this was possible.
The record: 3-point percentage.
That's right. No player in NBA history has shot a better 3-point percentage in the playoffs than Hachimura, according to Real Sports.
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After Friday night's win over the Rockets, Hachimura is a career 50.8% shooter beyond the arc in the postseason.
He was 5-for-7 in the clincher against Houston.
Hachimura is a career 39.4% shooter from deep in the regular season. This season, he did up that to 44.3%, so it's been on the rise.
Even dating back to his time at Gonzaga, Hachimura has always had very geometrically sound shooting form.
He didn't always let it fly from long range this much, but as he's grown into his game in the NBA, he's decided he can be confident from beyond the arc.
And at this point, it makes sense -- if he's going to make his shots with this frequency, he definitely ought to keep shooting them.
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Q&A
What is Rui Hachimura's all-time NBA playoff record?
Rui Hachimura holds the all-time NBA playoff record for 3-point percentage.
How does Rui Hachimura's 3-point percentage compare to other NBA players?
Rui Hachimura's 3-point percentage in the playoffs is currently the highest in NBA history.
What impact does Rui Hachimura's record have on the Lakers' playoff chances?
Hachimura's record for 3-point shooting enhances the Lakers' offensive strategy and boosts their chances in playoff games.
