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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Tyler Herro hit a three-pointer and then a midrange jumper, going on a personal 5-0 run to put the Heat back ahead by four points with 1:17 to play in regulation and get the Knicks to call a timeout.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders hit 15 three-pointers — the most KU has allowed all season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Senior guard/forward Ronald Merrill led the Lancers with 18 points, nailing a buzzer-beater three-pointer to provide Grant a 36-29 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Since Butler shipped out of Miami, Curry has played like a man possessed, averaging 31 points per game and connecting on 44% of his three-pointers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Red Raiders hit 15 three-pointers — the most KU has allowed all season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Senior guard/forward Ronald Merrill led the Lancers with 18 points, nailing a buzzer-beater three-pointer to provide Grant a 36-29 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Since Butler shipped out of Miami, Curry has played like a man possessed, averaging 31 points per game and connecting on 44% of his three-pointers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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