three-point play

noun

, Basketball.

1. a play in which a player sinks the free throw that was awarded when the player was fouled while scoring a basket.

Example Sentences

After James had swatted one of his shots and plowed over him with a spin move in the lane, Yabusele answered by dunking on the Lakers superstar, drawing a foul and finishing the three-point play.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 1:05 left, to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 99-98 win over the Clippers on Sunday in the semifinals of the Las Vegas Summer League.

From Los Angeles Times

Cardoso had 11 points and six rebounds in 18 minutes but was called for a foul that led to Boston’s three-point play with 1:19 left, which proved the difference.

From Seattle Times

Rookie Kate Martin, Clark’s close friend and former Iowa teammate, scored a personal-high 12 points, making two 3-pointers, a three-point play and three free throws on one foul.

From Seattle Times

He completed the three-point play to put Boston ahead for good.

From Seattle Times