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In basketball, what is the name of the shot taken from beyond the arc, worth three points instead of two?
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Three-pointer
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The three-point line was adopted by the NBA for the 1979–80 season, adding a new strategic dimension to basketball. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics is credited with making the first three-pointer in NBA history on October 12, 1979.
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