Buddy Hield creates NBA record with fastest ever 3-pointer, beats record held by Reggie Miller

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Indiana Pacers star Buddy Hield creates a new NBA record, hits the fastest 3-pointer ever

Buddy Hield is known for his superb 3-pointer shooting skills. Hield, who plays as a guard, has become one of the key players for the Indiana pacers thanks to his shooting skills. And on Thursday night, Hield made a crazy NBA record.

Buddy Hield fastest 3
Dec. 29: Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) shoots the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) defends at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hield made a 3-pointer 3 seconds into the game, setting an NBA record.

(Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports)

On Thursday night, the Indian Pacers faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And just as the game started, Hield made his epic NBA record.

So, this is what has happened.

Just as Jarett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers tipped the opening jump ball, Buddy Hield of the Indiana Pacers caught the ball, turned around, and shot an instant 3-pointer, which went in. The basket was made about 3 seconds into the game.

Notably, coming into Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Buddy Hield already had the record of the most 3-pointers in the league this NBA season (132) while hitting 41.9% from long range.

Take a look at Hield hitting the fastest 3-point shot:

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This is the fastest 3-pointer to start a game during the NBA‘s play-by-play era, which began in 1996.

Also, with this 3-pointer, Buddy Hield broke the long-standing record of another Pacers legend Reggie Miller. Interestingly, Miller made a 3-pointer 4 seconds into a game in 2000.

Indiana Pacers secure the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers had a comfortable win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home game. The Pacers ousted the Cavaliers 135 – 126.

Pacers star Buddy Hield finished the night with 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 33 minutes. Aaron Nesmith also played a big role, finishing the night with 22 points. Notably, Tyrese Haliburton scored a massive 29 points, dished 9 assists, and had 2 rebounds in 34 minutes.

Meanwhile, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell had 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jarrett Allen scored 19 points, and Evan Mobley scored 13 points. Cavs guard, Darius Garland scored 18 points while Caris LeVert scored another 19.

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