three-pointer
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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And he’s confident enough to shout “I’m him” after making a clutch three-pointer in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times
In the overtime, Smart, who finished with 21 points, made a three-pointer off an assist from Doncic for a 125-123 lead, but Jokic responded by scoring over Ayton with 15.1 seconds left to tie the score.
From Los Angeles Times
After Dent missed a free throw with 51 seconds left, Teng hit a three-pointer in the corner to cut the Bruins’ lead to two.
From Los Angeles Times
Perry made a three-pointer, then another.
From Los Angeles Times
He returned the favor by diving out of bounds for a steal on the next possession and the save led to a three-pointer from Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times
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