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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Adebayo’s six makes in the midrange (outside the paint, inside the three-point line) on Saturday tied his career-high set in 2023.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Shots inside the traditional three-point line count for one point, with shots from outside the arc counting for two.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
During one sequence, Ware was late to defend Tristan da Silva on three-point line, da Silva hit the shot, and Jovic pointed at his head when eyeing Ware.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
With range to the three-point line, Agee adds another element that Cohen doesn’t have, while also being a better rebounder.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Shots inside the traditional three-point line count for one point, with shots from outside the arc counting for two.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
During one sequence, Ware was late to defend Tristan da Silva on three-point line, da Silva hit the shot, and Jovic pointed at his head when eyeing Ware.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
With range to the three-point line, Agee adds another element that Cohen doesn’t have, while also being a better rebounder.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Three-point line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-point%20line. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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