"The Warriors' shooting has reached historic new heights. In a league that has wholeheartedly embraced the long-range shot, no team in NBA history has shot the 3-ball as prolifically as Golden State has over the past week. Yes, that includes the dynastic Warriors teams with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson all in their late-20s primes."
"In Saturday's demolition of the Charlotte Hornets, the Warriors became the first team in league history to make at least 20 3-pointers in three consecutive games, and also became the only franchise to have at least 10 players make a triple in three straight games. Having the greatest shooter of all time in Steph Curry named an All-Star starter on Monday doesn't hurt, but homecourt advantage has also been one factor. The team is in the midst of an eight-game homestand, the longest of the season, which means the players have not had to deal with the trials and tribulations that come with playing road games."
Golden State has produced an unprecedented shooting surge, posting the first streak of three consecutive games with at least 20 three-pointers and featuring 10-plus players making triples in each game. Steph Curry's status as an All-Star starter contributes to the offensive firepower, and the current eight-game homestand has aided consistency by removing road-game disruptions. Coach Steve Kerr described the team as being in a good groove and said the homestand supplied much-needed momentum. The offensive boost has coincided with veterans Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton rounding into form, with Melton averaging 14.0 points over his last 11 appearances off the bench while being slowly ramped up after an ACL tear.
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