When you hear a list that includes names like Steph Curry, Chauncey Billups, and Damian Lillard, you know you’re talking about elite company. After his Game 2 performance, [Player’s Name] earned his place among that group, joining a short list of players who have left a unique mark on NBA playoff history.
Specifically, [Player’s Name] became just the eighth player ever to record a playoff game with at least seven three-pointers made, zero turnovers, and a plus-minus of +25 or better — a statline that reflects not just scoring prowess, but also poise, efficiency, and control over the game. That kind of performance doesn’t happen by accident. It requires precision, smart decision-making, and the ability to dominate without forcing plays.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the legends he’s joining:
- Terry Porter was one of the most underrated guards of his era, a steady hand for those powerhouse Portland Trail Blazers teams in the early ‘90s.
- Dan Majerle, nicknamed “Thunder Dan,” was a sharpshooter and a relentless competitor who helped define the Suns’ fast-paced style alongside Charles Barkley.
- Kirk Hinrich may not have been a superstar, but he was a playoff warrior for the Chicago Bulls — known for his defense, smart play, and clutch shooting.
- Chauncey Billups, “Mr. Big Shot,” built a career around big playoff moments, leading the Detroit Pistons to a championship and winning Finals MVP.
- Steph Curry and Damian Lillard need no introduction: two of the most lethal shooters in NBA history, each capable of changing a playoff series — or an entire era — with their range and fearlessness.
- Gary Trent Jr., a more recent addition to this club, showed during his playoff runs with Portland and Toronto that he could get white-hot from deep and swing games with his shotmaking.
For [Player’s Name], joining this group is about more than numbers; it’s about validating the evolution of his game. Hitting seven threes in a playoff game is impressive enough. Doing it without a single turnover — while also being a massive net positive on the floor — shows complete control over the moment. Playoff basketball often exposes weaknesses, but in Game 2, [Player’s Name] looked unfazed, showing the maturity, discipline, and killer instinct needed to thrive when the lights are brightest.
It also highlights a larger trend in modern NBA playoff basketball: the importance of efficient perimeter play. In an era where three-point shooting and ball security are at a premium, players who can hit from deep without making mistakes are invaluable. That’s why players like Billups, Curry, and Lillard became playoff legends. Now, [Player’s Name] is showing he belongs in conversations that include those types of names.
The big question now: can he build on it? One great game is a milestone; consistent greatness is what turns a strong postseason into a career-defining one. If [Player’s Name] continues to shoot the lights out while playing mistake-free basketball, he won’t just be part of this list — he might eventually headline it.
Either way, joining Terry Porter, Dan Majerle, Kirk Hinrich, Chauncey Billups, Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and Gary Trent Jr. is an achievement worth celebrating.
