three-point play

American  

noun

Basketball.

1. a play in which a player sinks the free throw that was awarded when the player was fouled while scoring a basket.

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three-point play

Mitchell scored, was fouled by Smart and made the free throw for a three-point play and a 95-92 Thunder lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

His three-point play sparked a quick five-point run to end the half, which ended with a dunk from Rui Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

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

There were blow-by layups, floaters, a rare three-pointer and an old-fashioned three-point play on a jumper he threw up while getting fouled and falling down along the baseline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025