Stephen Curry hits 400th 3-pointer as Warriors approach 73rd win

Steph Curry sinks his 400th 3-pointer of the season
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The Golden State Warriors are trying to become the first NBA team to win 73 games in a regular season on Wednesday night, and they are well on their way, leading the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter. But guard Stephen Curry already hit a new mark of greatness: With 11:16 left in the third quarter, he sank his 400th 3-pointer of the season, crushing the previous record — also held by Curry — of 286.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.