three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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Doncic, a most valuable player candidate, led the NBA in scoring (33.9), was second in three-pointers made (4.1) and third in assists (9.8).
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s important, because the player he likely will be paired alongside in UM’s power rotation — 6-10 Lynn Kidd — never attempted a three-pointer in one year at Clemson and then three years at Virginia Tech.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Freshman Tessa Johnson found a hot hand off the bench, hitting a pair of three-pointers in the third quarter that gave the Gamecocks a bit of a cushion.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
April 1: Clark breaks Diana Taurasi’s record and now holds the title for the most three-pointers scored during the women’s NCAA tournament.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
But with the help of this recent stretch, Adebayo has already set career highs in three-pointers made (10) and three-pointers attempted (30) in a season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
James made a three-pointer and then another, two of his nine threes in the game, calmly jogging back like a player who knew danger had been avoided.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In one game, bettors picked the under on Porter’s three-pointers and were huge moneymakers.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
On Saturday, Bacot helped assuage his own fans’ nerves, after hitting five three-pointers and finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds in the 85-69 win over the No. 9 Spartans.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s important, because the player he likely will be paired alongside in UM’s power rotation — 6-10 Lynn Kidd — never attempted a three-pointer in one year at Clemson and then three years at Virginia Tech.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Freshman Tessa Johnson found a hot hand off the bench, hitting a pair of three-pointers in the third quarter that gave the Gamecocks a bit of a cushion.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
April 1: Clark breaks Diana Taurasi’s record and now holds the title for the most three-pointers scored during the women’s NCAA tournament.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
But with the help of this recent stretch, Adebayo has already set career highs in three-pointers made (10) and three-pointers attempted (30) in a season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
James made a three-pointer and then another, two of his nine threes in the game, calmly jogging back like a player who knew danger had been avoided.
—Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In one game, bettors picked the under on Porter’s three-pointers and were huge moneymakers.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
On Saturday, Bacot helped assuage his own fans’ nerves, after hitting five three-pointers and finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds in the 85-69 win over the No. 9 Spartans.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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