three-pointer

US /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
UK /ˈθriːˌpɔɪn.tər/
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triple, tiro de tres puntos

a shot in basketball from beyond the three-point line, counting as three points

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He sank a crucial three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game.
Encestó un crucial triple sobre la bocina para ganar el partido.
The team relies heavily on their ability to hit three-pointers.
El equipo depende en gran medida de su capacidad para encestar triples.