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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Even still, Wisconsin (13-14, 5-11) would fire its way back into Thursday night’s matchup by way of the three-point line.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet on one possession, Brunson held the ball in his hands while Towns stepped out to the three-point line to guard him, a series predictably ending with a series of crossover moves and an open lane to the rim for Brunson with Towns trailing behind with a smile on his face.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Iowa then got three good looks from the three-point line in the final seconds but couldn't hit the tying shot.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Woods is known for being one of the best shooting centers ever due to his capabilities at the three-point line.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet on one possession, Brunson held the ball in his hands while Towns stepped out to the three-point line to guard him, a series predictably ending with a series of crossover moves and an open lane to the rim for Brunson with Towns trailing behind with a smile on his face.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Iowa then got three good looks from the three-point line in the final seconds but couldn't hit the tying shot.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Woods is known for being one of the best shooting centers ever due to his capabilities at the three-point line.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Three-point line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-point%20line. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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