Damian Lillard Aims for Historic Three-Peat at 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest

2025-03-02

Damian Lillard will aim for a historic three-peat at the 2025 NBA 3-Point Contest, set to take place at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The Milwaukee Bucks guard, who won the event in 2023 and 2024, will look to join Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to win the contest three consecutive times. Lillard, a 38.2% 3-point shooter this season, is the +250 favorite to win, but faces stiff competition from Tyler Herro (+500), Norman Powell (+500), and Buddy Hield (+550), among others.

However, SportsLine expert Mike Barner, known for his 80-52 run on NBA prop picks, is fading Lillard. Barner cites Lillard’s recent hamstring injury and limited playing time as potential obstacles to his success. Instead, Barner has identified a “resurgent season” participant as his top pick, though the specific player remains undisclosed.

The event will feature eight participants, including Darius Garland, Cam Johnson, Jalen Brunson, and Cade Cunningham. Fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome, with Barner’s insights adding an extra layer of intrigue to the competition.

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