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three-pointer

American

[three-poin-ter] / ˈθriˈpɔɪn tər /

noun

Basketball. a field goal worth three points, made from behind a specified line three-point line.

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three-pointer

Late in the fourth quarter, Kaluma lined up a three-pointer, setting his feet and scoring from 29 feet out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Although Victor Wembanyana missed a three-pointer for the Spurs, Stephon Castle's dunk brought them back to 92-90 with 16 seconds remaining.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

A Wheeler three-pointer early in the third quarter gave the Sparks a 20-point lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

The Sparks narrowed the deficit to one by halftime following an Ogwumike three-pointer and backhand layup late in the second.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026

And then I took my three-pointer and buried it.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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