Daniel Gafford hits rare 3-pointer in NBA China Games

Center makes just the second perimeter attempt of his career.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Daniel Gafford had attempted just one career regular-season three before knocking down this one 😮 Game 1 of the NBA Ch Via @NBA on X

What happened: Daniel Gafford knocked down a 3-pointer during Game 1 of the preseason NBA China Games 2026. The broadcast aired live on NBA TV.

Why it matters: Frontcourt players expanding their shooting range is a common development during the preseason, and the perimeter attempt highlights a potential new wrinkle for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

By the numbers: He had attempted just one career regular-season three before making this shot, having missed his only other perimeter attempt in 2022.

What to watch: It remains to be seen if he will continue taking shots from deep as the preseason concludes.

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@NBA 2026-10-09T12:46:06.230379+00:00

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