{"id":696489,"date":"2026-04-03T20:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696489\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:20:23","slug":"suns-collin-gillespie-sets-single-season-3-point-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696489\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns&#8217; Collin Gillespie sets single-season 3-point record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Charlotte%2C+NC&amp;city=Charlotte&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Suns%27+Collin+Gillespie+sets+single-season+3-point+record&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fnc%2Fcharlotte%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fsuns-collin-gillespie-sets-single-season-3-point-record%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d0198812acc.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion of a basketball player shooting a 3-pointer, conceptually representing the excitement of a franchise record being broken.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Gillespie&#8217;s record-breaking 3-point shooting provides a spark of excitement for the struggling Suns.Charlotte Today<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie has set a new franchise record for the most 3-pointers made in a single season. Gillespie surpassed the previous record during the Suns&#8217; 127-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie&#8217;s record-breaking performance comes as the Suns struggle through a difficult season, having already been eliminated from playoff contention. The 3-point record provides a bright spot for the team and its fans.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie hit 7 three-pointers in the loss to the Hornets, bringing his season total to 274 made 3-pointers. That surpasses the previous Suns franchise record of 271 set by Devin Booker during the 2018-19 season.<\/p>\n<p>      Gillespie set the new 3-point record on April 3, 2026 during the Suns&#8217; game against the Hornets.The previous franchise record of 271 3-pointers was set by Devin Booker in the 2018-19 season.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Collin Gillespie<\/p>\n<p>A guard for the Phoenix Suns who has set a new franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/birthday\/devin-booker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Booker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The former Suns player who held the previous franchise record of 271 3-pointers made in a season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Charlotte%2C+NC&amp;city=Charlotte&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Suns%27+Collin+Gillespie+sets+single-season+3-point+record&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fnc%2Fcharlotte%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fsuns-collin-gillespie-sets-single-season-3-point-record%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Suns will look to build around Gillespie&#8217;s shooting ability in the offseason as they aim to return to the playoffs next year.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie&#8217;s record-breaking performance provides a rare bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Suns, who will hope to build around his elite 3-point shooting moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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