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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Jordin Canada was equally impressive, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists while hitting big shots when Atlanta needed them most, including a clutch three-pointer late that pushed the lead to 73-65.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her three-pointers float effortlessly; her jump shot is the move’s platonic ideal.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Reaves had a strong first quarter, scoring eight points on three-for-three shooting, two for two on three-pointers.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After draining six treys in Sunday’s overtime road win against the Washington Mystics, the French guard set the all-time Liberty franchise record for the most three-pointers made in the first two games of the season.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Her three-pointers float effortlessly; her jump shot is the move’s platonic ideal.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Reaves had a strong first quarter, scoring eight points on three-for-three shooting, two for two on three-pointers.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After draining six treys in Sunday’s overtime road win against the Washington Mystics, the French guard set the all-time Liberty franchise record for the most three-pointers made in the first two games of the season.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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