Damian Lillard Wins 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest, Becomes Only Third Three-Time Champion
Damian Lillard returned to the All-Star stage on Feb. 14, 2026 (ET) and delivered a precision shooting display that earned him the State Farm 3-Point Contest crown for the third time in four years. Lillard, still rehabilitating from a torn Achilles suffered in April, finished atop an eight-player field at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., solidifying his place among the event’s legends.
Clutch final round and a clinical performance
Lillard closed the championship round with 29 points to edge Devin Booker’s 27, making 21 of 27 attempts in the final. That total included one of his two “From the Logo” three-pointers, a high-value shot that proved decisive. Lillard tallied 56 points across the two rounds to claim his third title in four years while wearing a Portland Trail Blazers uniform.
He advanced to the final after a dramatic first round in which he posted 27 points. At one point Lillard appeared to be in danger of elimination, but a furious late run in his final rack swung the momentum back in his favor and punched his ticket to the championship stage.
Field results and notable moments
Devin Booker led the opening round with a 30-point display, converting nine of his first 10 looks and setting the benchmark for the night. In the final, Booker mounted a comeback bid and entered the closing sequence trailing Lillard by just two with three money balls remaining; he hit the first two but missed the last three shots that would have overtaken Lillard.
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel — one of four debutants in the event — climbed into the final with a first-round 27 and ultimately finished third with 17 points in the championship round. Donovan Mitchell narrowly missed advancing, finishing the first round with 24 and being the final player eliminated. Norman Powell finished with 23, and Jamal Murray, Tyrese Maxey and Bobby Portis failed to reach the mark needed to move on.
Only three shooters connected on a “From the Logo” triple during the competition, underlining how valuable those attempts were in the tight scoring race. Lillard’s ability to make one of those high-value shots helped tip the balance in his favor when it mattered most.
Legacy and what it means for Portland
By winning his third 3-Point Contest, Lillard joined Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to capture the event three times. The victory is a reminder of Lillard’s elite shooting touch even while he sits out regular-season play to complete his Achilles recovery. He re-signed with the Trail Blazers last offseason on a multi-year deal that factored in his rehabilitation timeline, and this performance offers a boost of optimism for the franchise and its fans about his return to game action.
After the win, Lillard offered a candid, tongue-in-cheek reaction about the night’s drama, noting he had been hoping for a bit of a stumble from his final opponent. The result nonetheless showcased his trademark composure under pressure and reinforced his reputation as one of the premier shooters of his generation.
The State Farm 3-Point Contest remains a highlight of All-Star Saturday, and Lillard’s latest triumph — punctuated by late-game calm and long-range accuracy — will be among the more memorable editions in recent years.
