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How many points do field goals, three-point shots, and free throws score?
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Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls leaping into the air during the slam-dunk competition at NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, February 6, 1988.
In basketball, scoring is determined by the type of shot and the location from which it is taken. The point values are as follows:
- Field Goal: A standard goal made while the ball is in play counts for two points.12
- Three-Point Shot: A field goal made from beyond the three-point line counts for three points.13
- Free Throw: An unhindered shot taken from the foul line, typically awarded following a foul, counts for one point.1