LONGEST Run at No. 1 in Most Threes Made all-time?

BenchOnaQUEST · Post #1 » by **BenchOnaQUEST** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:11 pm

Hey guys,
On which date did Reggie Miller break Dale Ellis' NBA record for Most Threes Made (all-time)?
All I know is that, according to wikipedia's Progressive 3-point leaders list it happened during 1997–98 season (pls, correct me if I'm wrong):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Basketball_Association_career_3-point_scoring_leaders#Progressive_list_of_3-point_scoring_leaders

I was unable to find the exact date here: :banghead:

https://www.nba.com/pacers/history-indiana-pacers

P.S.
I know that Ray Allen surpassed Reggie Miller's record (2,560) in a game vs the Lakers on February 10, 2011. Which means that (as of today) it's been 3960 days since February 10, 2011. That is probably the LONGEST Time at No. 1 in that category...
However, in order to be sure, I need to know on which day did Reggie break Dale Ellis' record, so I can make the calculation.
I hope someone can help me find out the exact date...

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Mazter · Post #2 » by **Mazter** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 5:48 pm

The score at the start of that season was 1,461-1,432 in favour of Ellis.

On April 12th Miller made 3 to reach 156 for the season, Ellis made 1 which was his 127th and last for the season.
The score was then tied at 1,588 each.
On April 13th Miller made 4 to definitely break free from Ellis.
He would make 4 more in the remaining 3 games to take a lead of 8 into the 98-99 season.

In April 1999 Ellis made a brief run to cut the deficit to 4.
But Miller would outscore him 32-10 in the final 11 games of the season to end the race for good.
In 99/00, Ellis his last season, Miller won the battle 165-37, just to end all doubt.

So I believe April 13th, 1998 is the date you are looking for.

BenchOnaQUEST · Post #3 » by **BenchOnaQUEST** » Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:00 pm

Mazter wrote:The score at the start of that season was 1,461-1,432 in favour of Ellis.

On April 12th Miller made 3 to reach 156 for the season, Ellis made 1 which was his 127th and last for the season.
The score was then tied at 1,588 each.
On April 13th Miller made 4 to definitely break free from Ellis.
He would make 4 more in the remaining 3 games to take a lead of 8 into the 98-99 season.
(...)
So I believe April 13th, 1998 is the date you are looking for.

Wow... From and including: Monday, 13 April 1998 to Friday, 11 February 2011 it is: 4687 days (from the start date to end date). That beats Ray Allen's record of 3,960 days at No.1!

And also, I came across this graphic:

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