three-point play
Americannoun
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But Williamson converted a three-point play to put New Orleans up for good with 35.5 seconds left and Bey sealed the win with a pair of free throws.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
Murray put the Nuggets up first in the second extra session, but Brunson converted a three-point play to put the Knicks up for good, quickly adding a three-pointer as the Knicks took control.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
Then James scored on a three-point play and made one of two free throws for a 104-99 lead with 3 minutes 49 seconds left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
The 7-foot center cocked the ball behind his head on a violent, two-handed dunk over Oso Ighodaro and finished the three-point play from the free-throw line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
After grabbing an inbounds pass in the backcourt, Dailey went in for a layup in which he was fouled, eventually making the free throw to complete a three-point play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
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