three-point line
noun
: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (such as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points
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After taking a 62-61 edge into intermission, the hosts took more shots from the restricted area than behind the three-point line.
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
There were other issues — namely on defense, where the Lakers were too often out of position and too late to challenge at the three-point line and at the rim.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The three-point line also made a big difference for the Bucks.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
The Pacers outscored the Heat 23-9 in points off turnovers and 51-33 from behind the three-point line on the way to the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
There were other issues — namely on defense, where the Lakers were too often out of position and too late to challenge at the three-point line and at the rim.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The three-point line also made a big difference for the Bucks.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
The Pacers outscored the Heat 23-9 in points off turnovers and 51-33 from behind the three-point line on the way to the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Three-point line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-point%20line. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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