Damian Lillard wins 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest
Damian Lillard returned to the 3-point shooting spotlight on All-Star Saturday night (ET), capturing the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest for the third time in four seasons. Lillard, who is sidelined this NBA season after a torn Achilles last April, finished with 56 points across two rounds and joined an exclusive group of three-time winners.
Final round and decisive moments
In the championship round at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Lillard posted a 29 to edge Devin Booker’s 27. Lillard made 21 of his 27 shots in the final, including one of his attempts "From the Logo, " which are worth three points each. Booker carried strong momentum after two perfect racks and a first-round 30, but missed his last three shots in the final round and fell two points short. Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel finished third in the championship round with a 17.
Path to the crown: steady and clinical
Lillard advanced out of an eight-player field after a first-round 27, pairing that with his 29 in the final for a two-round total of 56. The event featured five All-Stars in the field and two previous contest winners, including Lillard and Booker. Other notable performances in round one included Booker’s tournament-high 30 and Donovan Mitchell’s hot start—nine for his first 10 shots—before he ultimately finished with a 24 and was the final player eliminated from contention.
Norman Powell was one of only three shooters to sink a "From the Logo" three-pointer in the opening round and ended with 23. Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray both posted 17, while Bobby Portis finished with 15, leaving them well short of the top-three cut for the championship round.
Legacy and context
With this victory, Lillard joins Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to win the 3-point contest three times, cementing his status among the event’s all-time greats. Winning the contest despite not playing in regular-season games this year because of injury underscores Lillard’s reputation as one of the most reliable and confident shooters in league history.
The performance offered a high-profile reminder of what Lillard brings to the court: rhythm, range and the ability to perform under the clock. For fans watching All-Star Saturday night (ET), the contest provided one of the clearest statements that Lillard’s long-range stroke remains elite even while he rehabs from a major injury.
Beyond the trophy, Lillard’s showing will be watched closely as he progresses in recovery. For now, the 3-point contest victory adds another chapter to his individual achievements and reinforces his place in the event’s history.
