Rockets attempt record number of threes

The Houston Rockets have attempted 50 three-pointers, an NBA record, in their 117-104 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, right, and Kings' Rudy Gay

The Houston Rockets have attempted 50 three-pointers, in their 117-104 win against the Kings. (AAP)

The Houston Rockets have set an NBA record with 50 three-point attempts, scoring on 21 of those, in their 117-104 win against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night (Saturday AEDT).

James Harden was three-from-11 from beyond the arc and scored 23 points, collected 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his fourth triple-double of the season.

The Rockets went 21 of 50 from three-point range and came within two makes of matching the single-game record they already share with the Orlando Magic.

Houston made eight threes in the first quarter, six in the second, three in the third and four in the fourth.

Trevor Ariza added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Clint Capela scored 17 points to lead Houston to their eighth win in the past nine games between the teams.


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