Updated August 28, 2020 |
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Eight players are invited to compete in the annual three-point shooting contest held during All-Star weekend, since 1986. Each shooter has 60 seconds to shoot the 25 balls in five racks outside the three-point line. Each ball is worth one point, except the last ball in each rack, which is worth two. Highest scores advance. First prize: $20,000.
| First Round | Pts | Semifinals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Williams, Tor | 18 | Steve Kerr | 22 |
| Tim Legler, Wash. | 17 | Tim Legler | 19 |
| Glen Rice, Char | 16 | Failed to advance | |
| Steve Kerr, Chi. | 15 | Glen Rice | 14 |
| Failed to advance | Walt Williams | 12 | |
| John Stockton, Utah | 13 | Finals | |
| Dale Ellis, Den | 12 | Steve Kerr | 22 |
| Terry Mills, Cle | 11 | Tim Legler | 18 |
| Sam Perkins, Sea | 8 |
| 1997 NBA All-Star Game | 1996-97 Season | NBA Slam Dunk Contest |
