three-point play

American  

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.

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Example Sentences

Her three-point play put USC up 61-59 with 53 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

And fellow McDonald’s All-American, Brandon McCoy, made a three-point play, giving Sierra Canyon a one-point halftime lead.

From Los Angeles Times

His three-point play sparked a quick five-point run to end the half, which ended with a dunk from Rui Hachimura.

From Los Angeles Times

Three-point play. 64-60 Cleveland with 50 seconds left over Fairfax.

From Los Angeles Times

They still have Leonard, who scored 27 points, including a three-point play in the final seconds, in Wednesday’s win.

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