three-pointer

American

[three-poin-ter] / ˈθriˈpɔɪn tər /

noun

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

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Seeing the former second-round pick confidently step into a three-pointer Friday was even more important than the fact that Bronny James made the shot for his first playoff points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Backup center Jaxson Hayes was outstanding in scoring 19 points on eight-for-eight shooting, including a three-pointer with six minutes and 41 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Jordan Lee is the only Texas player who shoots more than one three-pointer per game and makes at least 33% of them at 35.9%.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He then assisted on a three-pointer from Reaves before finishing a layup in transition off a steal by Doncic and an assist from Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

And then I took my three-pointer and buried it.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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