three-pointer
Americannoun
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Each had 17 points in the first half, Robinson banking in a three-pointer from half court at the buzzer to pull the Trailblazers to within six.
From Los Angeles Times
The Lakers overcome a 12-point deficit in fourth quarter only for Royce O’Neale to make a winning three-pointer with less than a second left in the Suns’ victory.
From Los Angeles Times
He also made the 1,000th three-pointer of his career.
From Los Angeles Times
A turnover turned into a USC breakaway, which led to another Nebraska three-pointer.
From Los Angeles Times
OJ Popoola swished a three-pointer from the corner, Reed got a steal and scored on a layup and Levey passed to OJ Popoola for a dunk, making it 7-0 after only 55 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times
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