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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Not everyone likes the three-point line in the NBA.
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
Henderson, who's scoring 11.7 points per game, is connecting on just 41.6% of his shots, including 32% from behind the three-point line.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Ryan knows the game will not go back to the way it was played prior to the three-point line coming into the NBA, but rhe seeks more balance in shot selection in today's game.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
The Lakers lost 118-114 and LeBron Sr. showed out with 19 points, five rebounds, four assists, and 67% from the field and the three-point line in just 16 minutes.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
Henderson, who's scoring 11.7 points per game, is connecting on just 41.6% of his shots, including 32% from behind the three-point line.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Ryan knows the game will not go back to the way it was played prior to the three-point line coming into the NBA, but rhe seeks more balance in shot selection in today's game.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
The Lakers lost 118-114 and LeBron Sr. showed out with 19 points, five rebounds, four assists, and 67% from the field and the three-point line in just 16 minutes.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Three-point line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-point%20line. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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