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In basketball, a soul crushing three pointer that eliminates ANY AND ALL HOPE of a comeback by the trailing team. Although, from a purely technical sense, a dagger three may not officially end the game, it puts the opposition in a dire situation that is virtually impossible to come back from. They know, in their heart of hearts, that defeat is imminent. Reactions may vary when being on the business end of a dagger three. Some may hang their heads. Some go into deep grief. Their fan base may go into a "what just happened" moment. Dagger threes may trigger retirement of older players, or induce an opt out of a contract, if applicable. While on the winning end of a dagger three, one must be careful not to celebrate with too much exuberance or taunt the victims, as it may trigger fights and melees, as emotions are high on both sides in the moment.
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