three-pointer
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
I once openly cheered as Clark raced down the court, dribbled behind her back, skated past a helpless defender, and drained a three-pointer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Earlier in the fourth quarter, Jared McCain drilled a three-pointer to tie the score at 92-92.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
If those horses were layups, Potente is more like a three-pointer from Stephen Curry range, while Litmus Test is along the lines of Jerry West’s 60-foot shot in the 1970 NBA Finals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
I went right up with the three-pointer and it didn’t touch nothing but net.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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