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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Throughout his three years in Indiana, Mathurin has averaged a solid 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 44.6% overall and 34.2% from deep.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But Goldin didn’t take many three-pointers in college and was just 0 of 1 from three-point range during his six summer league appearances with the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The 35-year-old shooting guard, who is fifth all-time in three-pointers made in NBA history, has never been married and has no kids.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Harris last season averaged 11.6 points, making 89.1% on free throws and 37.3 on three-pointers.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But Goldin didn’t take many three-pointers in college and was just 0 of 1 from three-point range during his six summer league appearances with the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The 35-year-old shooting guard, who is fifth all-time in three-pointers made in NBA history, has never been married and has no kids.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Harris last season averaged 11.6 points, making 89.1% on free throws and 37.3 on three-pointers.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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