Celtics set record for 3-pointers

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics' season started with a record-tying 3-point night. It was a sign of things to come.

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The Celtics broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season Friday night, April 4, in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.

"We've got a really good team," star Jayson Tatum said. "A talented group of guys. When we play to our strengths, everyone, for the most part, we space the floor and (everyone) is a threat from behind the line. It's a credit to guys for working on their game. It's what makes us special."

On opening night, Boston made 24 3-pointers in a blow-out victory over the New York Knicks when the Celtics raised their championship banner. They set the mark, surpassing Golden State's total from two seasons ago, when Payton Pritchard hit a left-wing shot 3:40 into the second quar-ter for No. 1,364.