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What Is The Definition Of Two Pointer?
1. This is a phrase used to describe when an offensive player makes a basket that is worth only two points. All field goals made inside the three-point line are worth two points.
Examples Of How Two Pointer Is Used In Commentary
1. The jump shot is only a two pointer, not a three, as the shooter’s foot stepped on the three point line.
SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Two-Pointer
Any field goal that is scored inside the three-point line that is worth only two-points in amateur and professional play. Although there are different ways a player can score a two-pointer, they are all worth the same amount of points. Some ways a player can score two-points are from layups, floaters, dunks and mid-range jumpers.
The highest career field goal percentage in the history of the NBA is held by DeAndre Jordan, while the player who’s made the most two-pointers in the history of the NBA is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 15,836.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball
Also Seen As:
1. 2 Pointer
Also Known As:
1. Field Goal