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

After five lead changes in the first overtime Boston's Spanish rookie Hugo Gonzalez drained a three-pointer to tie it again and force the second extra session, in which the Celtics never trailed.

From Barron's

But the Clippers, who have won 14 of their last 17 games starting with their last win over the Lakers on Dec. 20, answered with a reverse dunk by Ivica Zubac and a dagger three-pointer from John Collins.

From Los Angeles Times

And Leonard made his presence felt, drilling a three-pointer to give the Clippers a 72-49 lead in the third, prompting Redick to call a timeout.

From Los Angeles Times

Dent hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit, then Trent Perry stole a bad pass by Purdue’s Braden Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

Dent received the inbound pass, found Bilodeau on the perimeter and he nailed a three-pointer to give the Bruins a 69-67 lead with eight seconds remaining.

From Los Angeles Times