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They don't give 3 points for a field goal. Basketball gives you three points when you make a basket at the three point line the three point line was added after the 1978/1979 season.
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∙ 15y agoThe three point field goal was added to the NBA in the 1979-80 season.
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∙ 14y agoThe NBA adopted the 3 point shot for the 1979-80 season. On October 12, 1979, Chris Ford scored the 1st NBA 3 point goal.
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When did the NBA adopt the of 3-point line?
in 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot.
What year were 3 pointers established?
The NBA instituted the 3 point shot in 1979-80. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics hit the first 3-pointer in NBA history.
Is the 3 point shot the highest percentage shot in the nba?
NO, it is the lowest percentage shot because it is harder to make go in the basket. the paint is the high percentage shot u would want to take
NBA 3 point record?
Ray Allen holds the NBA 3 point record he did it in the 2010 2011 NBA season against the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the NBA Finals
What was the first year the three point line was used in mens basketball?
It is believed that the first NBA three-point shot was made in 1979. The player credited with making that shot was Chris Ford.
Who is the best 3 point shot in the nba?
jkantor
When did the NBA adopt the of 3-point line?
in 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot.
What is the length of a 3 point shot?
high school 19.9 ft. in the nba 25ft.
NBA 2k11 my player?
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What year did college start the 3 point shot?
1986
When shooting a 3 point shot and get fouled how many shots at the foul line do you get in the nba?
In the NBA, if the shot is not made the shooter receives three free throws. If the shot is made, the shooter receives one free throw.
When was the three point shot added to basketball?
The NBA adopted the 3 point line at the start of the 1979-1980 season, which is of variable distance, ranging from 22 feet (6.7 m) in the corners to 23.75 feet.
What year were 3 pointers established?
The NBA instituted the 3 point shot in 1979-80. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics hit the first 3-pointer in NBA history.
Is the 3 point shot the highest percentage shot in the nba?
NO, it is the lowest percentage shot because it is harder to make go in the basket. the paint is the high percentage shot u would want to take
Who holds the record for 4 point plays 3 plus made foul shot in lifetime in the NBA?
jamal crawford
When did 3 point line start in college basketball?
1979, the NBA first adopted it on October 12th. Chad Donahue made the NBA's first three point basket
How long is the NBA 3 point line?
nba 3 point is 36ft. away from the basket
