NBA news: Watch PJ Washington break NBA record by scoring 7 3s

PJ Washington of Charlotte Hornets broke NBA's record for most three-pointers made by any player during his debut. The rookie tied for the previous record for five-three pointers in the first half itself. He set the record by shooting his sixth three-pointer with just about one minute left for Q3 to end. He finished the match with 9-17 from the field and 7-11 from deep for 27 points. Charlotte Hornets beat Chicago Bulls 126-125 with Washington as their top scorer. Jake Layman (2016 Trail Blazers) and Donyell Marshall (1994 Timberwolves) were the previous record holders. 

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In a post-match interview, Washington said that he was just concentrating on scoring good shots and was not aware of his record till he was told after the game. Last year, Washington was a sophomore and played for the Kentucky Wildcats. He scored more than twenty points in eight out of ten games he played in late January and early February. Washington averaged 18.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in his last 18 games. Though Washington suffered from a sprained ankle and missed the first two NCAA Tournament games for Kentucky Bulls, he scored 16 points off the bench during Kentucky's 62-58 Sweet 16 triumph over Houston. In April, Washington signed with Roc Nation Sports. 

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