three-pointer

American  

[three-poin-ter] / ˈθriˈpɔɪn tər /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Powered by the sudden return of his three-pointer, Reaves scored 31 points against the Clippers last Tuesday and 38 against the Mavericks on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Luka Doncic drilled a three-pointer right in front of the Clippers’ bench late in the first quarter and then glared at them, shaking his head as he ran back down court to play defense for the Lakers, just one of the many piercing stares he sent their way after delivering one of his three-point bombs.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins’ comeback hopes formally ended when Cal’s Dai Dai Ames unleashed a crossover move that he followed with a three-pointer to give the Golden Bears an eight-point lead with 1:24 remaining.

From Los Angeles Times

His team rallied, pulling within 71-67 with a little less than five minutes to play on a corner three-pointer from Jamar Brown.

From Los Angeles Times

Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin missed a potential tying three-pointer with 11 seconds remaining and LeVert added two free throws to seal the Pacers' fate.

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