Santa Clara got to most out of a low-scoring fourth quarter and entered the final 40 seconds with a three-point lead.

Lithuania came back to outscore China by eight in the second quarter to take a three-point lead at halftime.

Toomevara scored key goals in the 13th, 29th and 44th minutes to take a three-point lead coming into the final stage of the game.

The phrase implies that a two- or three-point lead is the same as no lead.

The Irish got a stop on third down and Stanford had to settle for a field goal to take a three-point lead.

Kerry raced into a three-point lead early in the opening half, however, that seemed to be their lot for the day.

The turning point of the game occurred early in the fourth quarter with the Buckeyes holding a three-point lead and facing a third-and-1.

He thus achieved an all but insurmountable three-point lead in the 20-game series.

The Lakers rebounded to take a three-point lead entering halftime.

The US took a three-point lead, but Lithuania pulled within 87-86 with 4:12 in the game.