three-pointer

As bad as the ref was, he didn't hand the Nuggets anything other than a shot at a tough three-pointer with time running out.

Blazer fans had it right: Mark Wunderlich is a lousy referee (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

He struggled through the first two seasons of his NBA career and took only one three-pointer before becoming a Knick in February.

A Knick Recasts His Game Kevin Clark 2010

They were within four points with less than three minutes remaining, and trailed by five in the final minute, but I remember saying, "I keep waiting for that backbreaking three-pointer."

Wizards keep fighting...and losing on the road Michael Lee 2011

I sensed it was coming, and it did, after the Wizards stood in amazement to watch Tyson Chandler grab a rebound that soared over the backboard, extending a possession that ended when Jason Kidd made a three-pointer from the left corner that sent them to a 102-92 loss at American Airlines Center.

Wizards keep fighting...and losing on the road Michael Lee 2011

Wall scored 22 points with nine rebounds in a win over Sacramento, had 19 points and a career-high 15 assists in a win over Utah, and scored 16 points -- including the game-winning three-pointer -- in a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics.

John Wall wins Eastern Conference rookie of the month Michael Lee 2011

By the middle of the second half it was a back-and-forth affair, and freshman Harrison Barnes sealed a victory with a late three-pointer.

Who needs a win more: Virginia Tech or Miami? Mark Giannotto 2011

Bowie missed the ensuing three-pointer, and Smith grabbed the defensive rebound, which led to a dunk by Mason Plumlee.

Better offensive rebounding a key for the Terps Liz Clarke 2011

My chance to sink a three-pointer in front of the world.

Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011

But Dawkins struck again from beyond the arc — his second three-pointer in 56 seconds — and Duke went up, 64-53.

Better offensive rebounding a key for the Terps Liz Clarke 2011

Then Adams missed a three-pointer with three seconds remaining that would have tied the game.

Latest win shows Virginia Tech what could have been Mark Giannotto 2011