Cormega Debates NBA Playoff 4th-Quarter 3-Point Record

Rap Icon Turns Statistician

Hip-hop veteran and lifelong NBA enthusiast Cormega stirred the basketball world on Instagram when he posted a graphic listing the top marks for most 3-point field goals made in a single fourth quarter during an NBA playoff game. The Queens-born rapper captioned his April 30 post: “The most fourth quarter 3 point shots ever made in the history of the NBA playoffs. Thoughts ?” (Instagram/DJ9mrwwuWUB).

While Cormega is best known for albums like The Realness and legal battles that shaped his career, his passion for hoops runs equally deep. Fans quickly recognized his latest share as more than casual fandom—it was statistical intrigue from one of rap’s sharpest minds.

Curry Holds The Crown

According to NBA.com, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry owns the standalone record with eight 3-pointers in the fourth quarter of a playoff game. He set the mark on April 26, 2024, in a 121-113 win over the Pelicans, finishing with 48 points and electrifying the crowd with his trademark deep-range accuracy. ESPN notes that Curry’s performance eclipsed Ray Allen’s previous high of seven, achieved on May 11, 2003, for the Milwaukee Bucks against the New Jersey Nets.

Ray Allen, now in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, still ranks second on the list, his seven triples coming in Game 4 of the 2003 Eastern Conference first round. Close behind are Klay Thompson (six 3-pointers) and Reggie Miller (six), whose late-career heroics in the 2000 playoffs remain the stuff of legend.

Why Fourth-quarter Threes Matter

In the playoffs, momentum swings often hinge on timely outside shooting. A barrage of 3-pointers in the final frame can turn a tight contest into a rout, or erase a double-digit deficit in minutes. Curry’s 2024 outburst became a teaching moment on efficiency under pressure: he shot 8-for-12 from deep in the fourth, per NBA.com, and punctuated the performance with four assists to keep teammates engaged.

Fans Weigh In

Cormega’s feed lit up as followers chimed in with their favorite clutch shooters. One user pointed to Miller’s 1995 Game 1 heroics in Madison Square Garden; another questioned whether Donovan Mitchell’s recent playoff surge deserved a spot on the list.

This isn’t Cormega’s first foray into playoff debate. In mid-May, he polled followers on the Knicks’ chances against Indiana (Instagram/DJwVNsLu73T), praising New York’s resilience and lamenting past missteps—from Charles Smith’s infamous missed layup to Reggie Miller’s late-game heroics against the Garden faithful.

Rapper Meets Analyst

Beyond the numbers, Cormega’s question underscored the crossover between music and sports culture. He’s long threaded personal milestones into his Instagram—celebrating shirt drops (Instagram/DJ2OQbxRKh4), family graduations and even sharing anecdotes about rap legend Marley Marl’s early support. Now, he invites both rap heads and hoops fans to weigh the stats that define playoff lore.

His simple prompt, “Thoughts ?,” sparked discussion on modern shooting evolution—fans debated procedural contexts like pace of play, deeper shooting range, and the volume of 3-point attempts compared to previous eras. Some tagged NBA analysts; others posted GIFs of Curry raining shots over defenders.

Cormega’s post underlines how digital platforms can bridge entertainment sectors. When a rap icon turns statistician, the audience expands—and the conversation deepens. As the postseason unfolds, expect more athletes, analysts and artists to compare notes on what it takes to change a game with one pull-up jumper from downtown.

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