‘Duncan Robinson equals Steph Curry and Ray Allen’: Heat star with incredible NBA Finals shooting night vs Lakers

Samir Mehdi | 10/10/2020
Duncan Robinson equals Steph Curry and Ray Allen'

Duncan Robinson makes seven 3 pointers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to force a Game 6, while also breaking a record in the process.

The Miami Heat showed they wanted it more in today’s Game 5 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers and this was in large part due to Duncan Robinson shooting lights out throughout the entirety of the game.

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The game was a close one, coming down to the finals seconds, but due to clutch free throws from rookie Tyler Herro with 1.6 seconds left in the 4th, the Heat the seal the game, 111-108.

Duncan Robinson breaks a record in Game 5 tonight

Duncan Robinson’s story from being a Division 3 player to going un-drafted to now starting on an NBA Finals team will never get old.

He has been the Heat’s most reliable shooter from beyond the arc and is outplaying NBA veterans on a consistent basis and tonight was no different.

Robinson went 7 for 13 from 3 point land, and in the process, broke Gary Neal’s record for most 3s by an undrafted player in an NBA Finals game. Neal held this record with six 3s in 2013 on the Spurs.

Duncan truly could not denied the ball tonight as he was constantly moving off the ball to get wide open looks from beyond the arc.

Robinson joins the likes of Stephen Curry and Ray Allen

Duncan Robinson, with tonight’s performance, joins the Steph Curry and Ray Allen to become just the 3rd player in NBA history to knock down 7 or more 3s in an NBA Finals game.

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When asked about his impeccable shooting in the NBA Bubble, Robinson replied, “I’m used to shooting in empty gyms.”

This was obviously a reference to his humble beginnings while playing D-3 collegiate basketball.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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