How to Use three-pointer in a Sentence
three-pointer
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The Warriors guard made the most three-pointers of the first round, ending with a score of 31.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
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The three-pointer was working for me today, out of all the games.
—Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2023
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Anunoby had just drilled a three-pointer to put the Knicks ahead by one.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Cam drilled a career-high 12 three-pointers, just one shy of the G League record.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Red Raiders hit 15 three-pointers — the most KU has allowed all season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
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That was quickly erased by a three-pointer by the Buckeyes.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
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On the other end, Williams hit a three-pointer to shut off the momentum.
—Nikstreng, oregonlive, 10 Apr. 2023
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Curry, 36, got things started with a string of three-pointers that put the crowd on its feet.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
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Two of those three-pointers came in the first half, and each felt like a gut punch for the Mystics as the Wings went on early runs.
—Peter Rauterkus, Dallas News, 29 July 2023
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Detroit’s point guard had just sunk a three-pointer with nine seconds left to tie the score at 106.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
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As George rose up for a three-pointer, Reddish fouled the forward with 17 seconds left in the fourth.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
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With 6:30 left, Malik Monk made a three-pointer and followed with a layup.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024
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Kennedy Smith added 14 points, going four for eight on three-pointers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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As the half wound down, Cal Weidman hit a three-pointer to give Masconomet its largest lead of the game at 32-18.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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The team accomplished this even though Boston made 21 three-pointers in the 20-point loss.
—Hunter Felt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Cryer recorded six three-pointers in the Cougars' last game against Texas.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
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Last year, LeBron's son, Bronny James, knocked down five three-pointers in the 2023 game.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
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Quick back-to-back three-pointers late in the half got the Tigers within four points before a late Riverdale bucket got the lead back to 25-19 at the break.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
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Russell calmly tossed up a three-pointer that gave the Lakers a 22-point lead in the third quarter.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
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Boston has only made two of their first 12 shots from three-point range but Derrick White’s first three-pointer of the game gave the Celtics the lead.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2024
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David Joplin's 23 points led the team, and Joplin was the only Marquette player to make a three-pointer, knocking down three of them.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Matt Kenney buried a three-pointer at the end of regulation to send it to the extra frame.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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But with time running out, sophomore guard and starter JP Pegues made a catch-and-shoot three-pointer from the wing with 2.3 seconds left on the clock.
—Ariana Freeman, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2023
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The Trailblazers had been three for 23 on three-pointers until that clutch shot.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
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Leonard struggled to find a groove in Game 2, going seven for 17 from the field and missing all five of his three-pointers.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
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Wiggins has shot just 4 for his last 23 on three-pointers, including two games with the Warriors and two with the Heat.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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During the second possession of the game, Brink found Clarendon, who hit a three-pointer for the Sparks’ first points.
—Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
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In the matchup, Barajas had to drain one three-pointer from the logo at half-court before Lillard could make three.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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She is currently ranked 56th in the nation for three-pointers.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2024
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The three-pointer streak ended, and the clock expired after a layup, turning what was a blowout into an exciting thriller at the end.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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