Tar Heels in NBA: Wayne Ellington joins rare NBA company with six 3-pointers

Posted Jan 29, 2021
Whenever you’re in a group with Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, that’s prolific company. Wayne Ellington joined them Thursday as the only NBA players with at least four 3-pointers in seven straight games while shooting at least 40% from 3-point range. Ellington extended his franchise-record streak of making at least four 3-pointers to eight games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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