Keegan Murray knocked down 12 three-pointers, two shy of the NBA record, and recorded a career-high 47 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 125-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
In the third quarter, Murray set a franchise record with 26 points and had his sights set on Klay Thompson’s NBA record of 14 three-pointers after making 12 of his first 13 attempts. However, the second-year forward missed his last two attempts from behind the arc, becoming the seventh player to make 12 or more three-pointers in a game.
Murray’s performance even elicited a reaction from the greatest shooter of all time. Stephen Curry was informed about the astonishing display during his post-game press conference after leading the Warriors to a 124-120 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
Steph was so taken aback by this performance that he had to inquire again, and upon learning that the Kings’ game was still ongoing at that time, he wanted Murray to keep shooting.
“He’s hit what?!… Is it still going on?… pull it up.”
“He’s hit what?!… Is it still going on?… pull it up.”
Stephen Curry reacts to Keegan Murray making 12 3-pointers in the Kings’ win vs. the Jazz pic.twitter.com/xRV5pSm6a9
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 17, 2023
