In basketball, how many points is a shot from behind the three-point line worth?

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The three-point line was introduced to the NBA in 1979, and many coaches initially thought it was a gimmick. Today, three-point shooting has completely transformed basketball strategy, with teams attempting roughly triple the number of three-pointers compared to the 1990s.

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