Three-point field goal
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A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket. A successful basket is worth three points, in contrast to
Joel Embiid shoots a three-point shot over Stephen Curry during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
The official scorer's report showing the first three-point field goal in NBA history on October 12, 1979
Fans hold up the 3-point hand sign at a basketball game.
A court with multiple three-point lines in New York City. From left to right: high school distance, NCAA women's distance (before 2021–22), and NBA distance.
Field goal (basketball)
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In basketball, a field goal is a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the location of the attempt on the basket. Uncommonly, a field goal ca
A two-point field goal scored at the basket
A shot from beyond the three-point line for a three-point field goal