General
from downtown
What does from downtown mean?
Refers to a shot launched from the three-point area, far from the basket.
"Bang! From downtown at the buzzer."
Origin
Announcer catchphrase for deep shots.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'from downtown' mean in basketball?
It describes a shot launched from three-point range, far out from the basket.
Why do announcers say 'from downtown'?
It's a broadcast catchphrase that dramatizes a made deep three, evoking a shot from way out.
Is 'from downtown' the same as a trey?
Both refer to three-pointers; 'from downtown' emphasizes the distance while 'trey' just names the shot.
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