three-point play
Americannoun
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Her three-point play put USC up 61-59 with 53 seconds left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
They still have Leonard, who scored 27 points, including a three-point play in the final seconds, in Wednesday’s win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 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
The Lakers kept clawing back, getting to within 105-102 on a three-point play by James, but they couldn’t stop the Clippers from closing out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
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