Grizzlies Set 3-Point Record in Loss to Cavaliers

Memphis sinks 29 threes but falls short against Cleveland's deep roster.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:52am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, teal, and gold.An abstract, cubist interpretation of the Grizzlies' historic 3-point shooting night, capturing the frenetic energy and fragmented nature of their losing effort.Oakland Today

The Memphis Grizzlies set a new NBA record by making 29 three-pointers in a single game, but still lost 142-126 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the historic shooting performance from Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal, the Grizzlies' lack of defense and rebounding, as well as injuries to key players, proved too much to overcome.

Why it matters

This game highlights the challenges facing the injury-depleted Grizzlies, who have had to rely on G League call-ups to fill out their roster. While setting a 3-point shooting record is an impressive feat, it ultimately couldn't make up for the team's other deficiencies against a deeper Cavaliers squad.

The details

The Grizzlies went 29-for-59 from three-point range, tying the NBA record set by the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. Whitehead and Bal each made six threes and scored 20 points, but the Grizzlies were outscored 41-36 in the fourth quarter as they chased the record. The Cavaliers were missing several key players, including Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but still had nine players score in double figures, led by Evan Mobley's 24 points.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The Grizzlies made 10 three-pointers in the final quarter.

The players

Dariq Whitehead

A Grizzlies player who made 6 three-pointers and scored 20 points in the game.

Adama Bal

An undrafted rookie who made 6 three-pointers and scored 20 points for the Grizzlies.

Evan Mobley

A Cavaliers player who scored 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting.

Dennis Schroder

A Cavaliers player who had 22 points and 11 assists.

Lucas Williamson

A 27-year-old rookie who played 40 minutes for the Grizzlies.

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What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to end their five-game losing streak when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 9th.

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges facing the injury-depleted Grizzlies, who have had to rely on G League call-ups to fill out their roster. While setting a 3-point shooting record is an impressive feat, it ultimately couldn't make up for the team's other deficiencies against a deeper Cavaliers squad.