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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Harris last season averaged 11.6 points, making 89.1% on free throws and 37.3 on three-pointers.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Ryan Nembhard gave Dallas the lead with 1:03 to go on a three-pointer assisted by Flagg - seconds after Flagg swatted away a shot from L.A.'s DJ Steward.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
James struck again, drilling a three-pointer over Cooper, drawing cheers from the fans.
—Broderick Turner
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In Parker-Tyus, the Las Vegas Aces should have a fearsome defender with a healthy scoring arsenal, including an effective three-pointer to stretch opposing defenses.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Ryan Nembhard gave Dallas the lead with 1:03 to go on a three-pointer assisted by Flagg - seconds after Flagg swatted away a shot from L.A.'s DJ Steward.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
James struck again, drilling a three-pointer over Cooper, drawing cheers from the fans.
—Broderick Turner
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In Parker-Tyus, the Las Vegas Aces should have a fearsome defender with a healthy scoring arsenal, including an effective three-pointer to stretch opposing defenses.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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