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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Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 28 points, hitting five of six three-pointers.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Yellow Jackets continued to build on their momentum in the second quarter, opening with two quick baskets before Adams hit a three-pointer to reignite the Hurricanes' offense.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
And Israeli guard Noam Dovrat hit four three-pointers off the bench for a season-high 12 points.
—Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Both guards hit five of USD’s 18 three-pointers.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Yellow Jackets continued to build on their momentum in the second quarter, opening with two quick baskets before Adams hit a three-pointer to reignite the Hurricanes' offense.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
And Israeli guard Noam Dovrat hit four three-pointers off the bench for a season-high 12 points.
—Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Both guards hit five of USD’s 18 three-pointers.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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