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Tyler Herro Wins 2025 3-Point Contest; McClung Dominates Dunking

2/17/2025

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Summary

Herro Wins Contest

Tyler Herro dazzled fans by clinching the 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest with an impressive 24 points in the final round, outshining Buddy Hield and becoming the fifth Miami Heat player to earn this honor. In a thrilling display of athleticism, Mac McClung made history by securing his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest title.

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Barajas Shocks Lillard

Eighteen-year-old college student Jaren Barajas scored a stunning victory in a 3-point contest at the NBA All-Star Game, clinching a $100,000 prize by outshooting Damian Lillard. Barajas described the win as "life-changing," grateful for the boost to his education. In a heartwarming gesture, the NBA will also contribute $50,000 to Lillard's scholarship fund.

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Historical Context

Tyler Herro's 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest victory marks the Miami Heat's legacy in sharpshooting. The franchise, known for its three-point prowess since the 2012-13 season, when they set a record for most threes made in a single month, continues to thrive in the modern game.

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Herro Wins Contest

Tyler Herro dazzled fans by clinching the 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest with an impressive 24 points in the final round, outshining Buddy Hield and becoming the fifth Miami Heat player to earn this honor. In a thrilling display of athleticism, Mac McClung made history by securing his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest title.

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