Met za dve točki v FIBA 3x3 košarki – kako, kje in ali res naredi razliko?

3x3 basketball is a sport that is receiving increased attention worldwide. While it shares many similarities with traditional basketball, there are key rule differences that distinguish how the two sports are played. This study examines the distribution, efficiency, and importance of two-point shots in 3x3 basketball. The research sample comprised data from 28 senior-level international 3x3 matches. Data were obtained through expert video analysis and official box scores. Mann–Whitney U test results show that free throw makes, one-point makes and percentages, are significantly different between winning and losing teams, while no significant differences were observed in two-point shooting. This suggests that consistent and more reliable scoring methods are more important in the fast-paced nature of this sport. The study demonstrates that nearly all two-point shots come from central and wing zones (more than three attempts per zone per team), with the central zone being the most efficient (>35%). The most frequently used two-point shot types are off-the-dribble attempts (5.14 per game) and catch-and-shoot attempts after movement along the perimeter (2.93 per game), while the most efficient are catch-and-shoot shots after movement (>35%). When comparing two-point shots before and after the bonus, catch-and-shoot attempts are significantly more efficient before the bonus (37.7% compared to 20.79%), which reflects the importance of movement and shooter fatigue in 3x3 basketball. Future research could compare 3x3 and traditional basketball, analyzing not only shooting techniques from beyond the 6.75m line but also physiological parameters such as blood lactate levels and heart rate.