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The Three-point Shootout is a National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend contest held on the Saturday before the All-Star Game. Competitors try to score as many points as possible in one minute. There are five ball racks laid out over the three point arc: one on each baseline, one halfway between the baseline and the top of the arc on each side, and one at the top of the arc.

Each rack has five balls, four of which are worth one point and one is worth two points. The two point ball is the final ball on the rack. The first four balls are standard NBA balls, orange in color. The fifth ball (also 'the money ball') is multi-colored. That makes the best possible score 30 points.

In the first round each contestant has one chance to score as many points as possible. The three with the top three scores advance to the finals. Typically, six players take part in the contest. The final round is played in the same way as the qualifying round.

Larry Bird and Craig Hodges have both won three straight times. Hodges holds the single round scoring record with 25 points, as well as the record for consecutive made shots at 19 (which was NOT in the same round as the 25 points).

Past Champions

 

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