How to Use three-point line in a Sentence

three-point line

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Definition of three-point linenext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • All three players led us from the three-point line with scoring.
    — oregonlive, 11 June 2021
  • The regression monster from the three-point line looms for both teams.
    — Wes Reynolds Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2021
  • Jasper finished the evening with eight points on 3-5 shooting and 2-3 from behind the three-point line.
    — al, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The key to beating the Valkyries will be limiting them from beyond the three-point line.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Dončić and Porziņģis scored 13 apiece for the Mavericks, who shot just 30% from the three-point line.
    — Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Something Nelp's team has done well early in the year is defend the three-point line.
    — Arkansas Online, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The Heat was able to close it out due to a their hands heating up from behind the three-point line late in the third quarter.
    — Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2021
  • The Blazers had to go the length of the court and McCollum got off a runner beyond the three-point line that missed.
    — oregonlive, 13 May 2021

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