Scottie Barnes extends three-point shooting surge in NBA preseason

He opened 4-of-4 from the floor in exhibition play.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Scottie Barnes just woke up and decided not to miss 3s anymore? Via @Krisplashed on X

What happened: Scottie Barnes continued his perimeter shooting streak during 2026-27 NBA preseason action, converting from beyond the arc after offseason jumper work. The 25-year-old forward has strung together back-to-back high-efficiency shooting stretches across the exhibition schedule.

Why it matters: Reliable three-point volume forces opposing defenders to close out past the arc rather than sagging into the paint. Sustained perimeter spacing reshapes his half-court offensive profile entering the 2026-27 campaign.

By the numbers: Recent preseason outings: 23 points, 4 three-pointers, and 4 blocks (game highs in threes and blocks) in Thursday's road game, preceded by a 15-point first quarter on 6-of-7 shooting Tuesday.

What to watch: Barnes concludes the exhibition schedule ahead of the 2026-27 regular-season opener later this month.

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@Krisplashed 2026-10-18T12:49:30.957906+00:00

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