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2026 NBA All-Star Weekend: Who Won State Farm 3-Point Contest?

Damian Lillard etched his name into NBA history!

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In a thrilling display of shooting prowess, Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard etched his name into NBA history by winning the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest on Saturday, February 14. The contest was held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as a part of the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities. Lillard, despite not playing even a minute this season due to an Achilles injury, delivered a stunning 29-point performance to edge out Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker.

Booker scored 27 points while the Charlotte Hornets’ rookie sensation Kon Knueppel came up with 17 points. This marked the third 3-Point contest crown for Lillard, who previously took the trophy home in 2023 and 2024. With this, the 35-year-old joined Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time winners.

State Farm 3-Point Contest Complete Results

Devin Booker* – 30
Damian Lillard* – 27
Kon Knueppel* – 27
Donovan Mitchell – 24
Norman Powell – 23
Jamal Murray – 18
Tyrese Maxey – 17
Bobby Portis Jr. – 15

In the first round, all eight players had 70 seconds to shoot 27 balls from five designated spots. Booker finished the round with the highest score at 30 and made it to the finals. Joining him were Damian Lillard and Knueppel, who both ended up with 27 points each. Players including Donovan Mitchell, Powell, Murray, Maxey and Portis Jr. were eliminated from the contest.

In the Final Round, Booker missed the final three shots of his last rack and Lillard ended up with 29 points and his third title. Booker racked up 27 points while Knueppel recorded a third-podium finish with 17 points.

Damian Lillard’s Past Wins in 3-Point Contest

DAME LILLIARD IS YOUR 3X CHAMPION!!! pic.twitter.com/sUTy7EFAWm
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) February 14, 2026

In his first winning edition, i.e. in 2023, Lillard came up with 26 points, while his co-finalists, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton came up with 25 and 17 points, respectively. A season later in 2024, he recorded 26 points and beat Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 24 and 22 points, respectively.

As he lifted his third title, Lillard expressed his excitement and said, “I came out here excited to do it.” “I can’t say I knew I’d win but I came in confident. This is my sixth time doing it … this felt like a game to me.”

“At the end I was at his mercy but it worked out,” he added. “I was once a fan too — as a kid I went to the All-Star Game in Oakland— and fans want to see their guys. That’s what made me want to be a part of it.”

It goes without saying that the victory cements Lillard’s legacy, joining an exclusive club and proving his mettle despite not playing in the entire season.

Damian Lillard

NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.