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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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The beauty of the night was when Doncic threw a no-look lob pass to James for a dunk and then when Doncic drilled a three-pointer with 58.4 seconds left for a 120-111 Lakers lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Mar. 13, 2026

After EJ Popoola missed a three-pointer, Daramola pulled down the rebound and was intentionally fouled, making the second of two foul shots with five seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Kevin Durant scored a huge three-pointer to bring the Rockets back to a one point deficit with a minute of overtime left.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 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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