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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Trailing 102-91, Houston unleashed a 23-7 stampede, burying the Heat under a barrage of three-pointers.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) makes a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
But three big baskets from Deandre Ayton (seven points, 11 rebounds) and a big three-pointer by Marcus Smart (11 points) helped the Lakers open their six-game trip with a win.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
After Kenney drew a charge to get one more possession before the half – Lane finished the quarter by drilling a three-pointer to extend Salem’s lead to 39-26.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) makes a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
But three big baskets from Deandre Ayton (seven points, 11 rebounds) and a big three-pointer by Marcus Smart (11 points) helped the Lakers open their six-game trip with a win.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
After Kenney drew a charge to get one more possession before the half – Lane finished the quarter by drilling a three-pointer to extend Salem’s lead to 39-26.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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