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Duke Basketball Product Makes NBA History With In-Game 3-Point Streak

New Orleans' Duke basketball duo combined to shoot 21-for-29 versus the Raptors.

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According to StatMuse, LeBron James, Steph Curry, and former Duke basketball forward Brandon Ingram are the last three to post 40 points without a turnover in 30 minutes or less. Ingram is the latest, as the eighth-year pro powered the New Orleans Pelicans to Monday night's 138-100 home win over the Toronto Raptors.

His 41 points were a season-high. And Ingram's performance was highly efficient: 16-for-21 from the field, 8-for-11 from downtown, and 1-for-1 at the charity stripe. The former No. 2 overall draft pick added six rebounds, nine assists, and one block across his 29 minutes and 58 seconds.

Ingram's 20-point third quarter was a masterpiece. It included a 3-point make on five consecutive Pelicans possessions, the longest such streak by any NBA player, regular season or playoffs, since at least 1997-98, per ESPN's Andrew Lopez.

Fellow Pelicans starting forward and Duke basketball pro Zion Williamson tallied 16 points, three rebounds, five assists, and one block in 22 minutes on the floor. The former No. 1 overall draft pick, still averaging 0.3 points more than Brandon Ingram with his team-high 22.1 per game, shot 5-for-8 from the field and 6-for-6 at the line.

So, the pair of Bayou Blue Devils totaled a 21-for-29 clip from the field (7-for-7 free throws) as New Orleans, tied with the Phoenix Suns at No. 6 in the Western Conference standings, won its third straight and improved to 29-21 on the season.

As for Toronto's two former one-and-done Blue Devil guards, RJ Barrett was sidelined due to right knee injury management, and Gary Trent Jr. was in the starting lineup but saw only 15 minutes of action and finished with two points and one rebound. The Raptors (17-33), No. 12 in the East, have now lost three in a row.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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