three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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But while making three of six three-pointers Sunday and going seven-for-10 from the floor with two assists, Mañon showed an improved offensive game.
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Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Coach Mike Brown praised his two-way play, and Shamet delivered with historic playoff shooting, hitting 29 of 61 three-pointers.
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Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Conwell doesn’t hesitate to put up threes either, taking nearly 10 three-pointers per game last season.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The ball was used on the game’s second-to-last play, when star forward OG Anunoby tipped in point guard Jalen Brunson’s missed three-pointer, securing a 107–106 victory.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
Coach Mike Brown praised his two-way play, and Shamet delivered with historic playoff shooting, hitting 29 of 61 three-pointers.
—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Conwell doesn’t hesitate to put up threes either, taking nearly 10 three-pointers per game last season.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The ball was used on the game’s second-to-last play, when star forward OG Anunoby tipped in point guard Jalen Brunson’s missed three-pointer, securing a 107–106 victory.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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