Jazz Break NBA Record For Most Three-Pointers Made In Half Against Magic

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz broke the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in any half during the first half against the Orlando Magic.

The Jazz hosted the Magic at Vivint Arena on Saturday, April 3.

During the first 24 minutes of action, Utah buried 18 triples. The league’s previous record was 17 three-pointers by the 2018 Golden State Warriors.

The Jazz’s previous franchise record for three-pointers made in a half was 15.

All 18 of the #UtahJazz 1st half three pointers from the lens of @x_hems!#TakeNote l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/PU83rwU7J3

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) April 4, 2021

The previous franchise record for triples connected in a first half was 14.

The @utahjazz have tied the franchise record for threes in a quarter in BOTH first half quarters tonight.

18 total, just insane.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) April 4, 2021

At halftime, the Jazz held a 78-40 lead over the Magic.

The Jazz finished shooting 56.0 percent overall and 18-31 for 58.1 percent from downtown.

Franchise record 38-point halftime lead pic.twitter.com/YrxIQV4KjV

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2021

In the half, Utah led by Donovan Mitchell’s 22 points.

Mitchell connected on 6-7 three-point attempts.

Joe Ingles buried four threes.

Jordan Clarkson made three triples.

3 @JordanClarksons threes in the first quarter 😁#MACU3 | @MountainAmerica pic.twitter.com/IpR37jQKL6

— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 4, 2021

Bojan Bogdanovic, Georges Niang, and Miye Oni also buried three-point shots.

The Jazz’s franchise record for three-pointers made in a game is 28. The NBA record is 29.

Utah’s game against Orlando is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.

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