20 December 2018•Update: 20 December 2018
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA
The Houston Rockets set an NBA record on Wednesday night in a win against the Washington Wizards with 26 three-pointers.
Rockets superstar and reigning league most valuable player James Harden scored 35 points, and Chris Paul added 20 as the team hit their 26th three-pointer of the match with 31.1 seconds left to break the NBA record.
The previous record for 3-pointers made by a team was held by the Cleveland Cavaliers with 25 makes in March 2017.
In another match of the evening, the Utah Jazz managed to beat the Golden State Warriors 108-103 behind 20 points from Joe Ingles.
Jazz center Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and pulled down 15 rebounds, while Jae Crowder chipped in with his own double-double with 18 and 11 as the team got their 15th win of the season.
The Warriors dropped to 21 wins and 11 losses, despite 32 points by Stephen Curry and 30 points from Kevin Durant.
Here are Wednesday scores in the NBA:
Charlotte Hornets - Cleveland Cavaliers: 110-99
Orlando Magic - San Antonio Spurs: 90-129
Philadelphia 76ers - New York Knicks: 131-109
Boston Celtics - Phoenix Suns: 103-111
Toronto Raptors - Indiana Pacers: 99-96
Chicago Bulls - Brooklyn Nets: 93-96
Houston Rockets - Washington Wizards: 136-118
Milwaukee Bucks - New Orleans Pelicans: 123-115
Minnesota Timberwolves - Detroit Pistons: 123-129
Utah Jazz - Golden State Warriors: 108-103
Portland Trail Blazers - Memphis Grizzlies: 99-92
Sacramento Kings - Oklahoma City Thunder: 113-132
