How to Use three-point line in a Sentence

three-point line

noun

• The Knicks were just 6-for-30 from the behind the three-point line.
  — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
• The Owls went 4 of 8 from the three-point line in the first half, slicing up the Head-Royce zone.
  — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
• Those spots tend to be beyond the three-point line or at the rim.
  — Chris Hine, Star Tribune, 20 Dec. 2020
• Portland shot 12-of-42 from the three-point line as a team.
  — Michael Democker, NOLA.com, 13 Jan. 2018
• In two games, Doncic is 10-for-24 at the three-point line.
  — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 26 May 2021
• Because of the rules, the three-point line, the caliber of shooting.
  — Andrew Sharp, SI.com, 18 June 2019
• The green decals are placed near the rim, just beyond the three-point line and the free-throw line.
  — Chris Hine, Star Tribune, 13 Dec. 2020
• The Celtics meanwhile, made 22 of 55 shots from beyond the three-point line.
  — Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2022
• Georgia State is 2-6 from the field and 0-2 from behind the three-point line.
  — al, 14 Dec. 2022
• On the far side of the court, the suit section is contained within the three-point line.
  — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2022
• Rowsey works his way back to the three-point line facing the basket.
  — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2018
• The Bucks went to the line just nine times (and made seven) and were 6 for 19 from behind the three-point line.
  — Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2021
• This squad is going to be a problem from the three-point line.
  — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, 18 July 2019
• The dome measures 23 feet, 9 inches in height, the distance of the NBA three-point line.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2023
• Horford drops back to the three-point line and Rozier throws a skip pass.
  — David Murphy, Philly.com, 3 May 2018
• The Celtics play five-out with Porzingis and Al Horford stretched beyond the three-point line most of the game.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
• And then there was Parker, behind the three-point line.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021
• The bulk of his damage is done from the three-point line as more than half of his shots came from that range.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 14 May 2020
• Wright State quickly brought the ball upcourt with Calvin getting to the three-point line near the top of the key.
  — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2022
• Zarling, who scored a team-high 22 points, then poked the ball away from behind, just above the three-point line.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2018
• At the three-point line, Young and Allen got tangled and there was some pushing.
  — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 6 July 2018
• Ingles was above the three-point line and fired it to Portis in the low post for a bucket.
  — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2023
• The play occurred when Young got a pass at the Hawks' three-point line and Allen was there to defend him.
  — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, 6 July 2018
• Nathan Bain received a pass at Duke's three-point line and sprinted down the court as the clock drained.
  — Tim Gardner, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2019
• James got JaVale McGee to bite on a pump fake near the three-point line, took one step forward and tossed the ball off the glass.
  — Aj Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY, 6 June 2018
• Sweeney was working on catch-and-shoot drills from beyond the three-point line.
  — Chris Melchiorre, Philly.com, 9 Dec. 2017
• That’s when Loyd stepped up, pulling up from just inside the three-point line to nail the game-winner.
  — Kellen Becoats, SI.com, 14 June 2019
• Williams had 6 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals - both above the three-point line - on Tuesday.
  — Scottie Bordelon, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2022
• The Suns made 24 of 45 three-pointers, a stunning amount against a defense built to swarm the three-point line.
  — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 13 Oct. 2019
• Marine Johannes brought the ball up and found teammate Williams near the three-point line.
  — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024