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What Is a 4-Point Shot in the WNBA All-Star Game? How Does It Work?

Extended Range Adds New Possibilities

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The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game introduced the 4-Point Shot for the very first time in league history. This kind of long-range scoring opportunity has never existed in professional basketball before. The maximum a player before could get was a three point shot while shooting beyond the arc.

AT&T, the presenting sponsor of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, partnered with the league to implement the 4-Point Shot. And the effect of it was already visible through the weekend game which saw high scores from both Team Clark and Team Collier.

How Does a 4-Point Shot Work?

Four circles are placed on the court, two on each side marking the official 4-Point zones. These are just behind the three point arc and are called AT&T 4-Point area. Each zone is 28 feet from the rim. If a player shoots from within the circle and scores, their team earns four points.

These four points are awarded to the individual player as well as the team. Each 4-point shot triggered a donation from AT&T to charities chosen by players and supported by the WNBA. This added purpose to the new invention.

🌟 INTRODUCING THE @att 4-PT SHOT 🌟

This year during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, we will be introducing two 4-point circles on each half of the court.

Any shot made by a player who has contact within the AT&T 4-PT Shot area will earn four points. For every 4-Point Shot made,… pic.twitter.com/7f3dWojRaJ
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 16, 2025

Which Players Hit the 4-Point Shot in the 2025 WNBA All-star Game?

Paige Bueckers made history by sinking the first-ever 4-point shot in WNBA All-Star Game history. She did so inside just 28 seconds into the game. Napheesa Collier was the most efficient when it came to hitting the new offensive weapon. She went 4-of-5 from the 4 point zone.

The 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game is UNDERWAY 🚨

Who else but the rook Paige Bueckers to get us started from FOUR POINT RANGE!@ATT | #WNBAAllStar2025 pic.twitter.com/1Acs6NqqLS
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 20, 2025

Allisha Gray knocked down 3-of-5 from the deep, showcasing her range. Team Collier clearly outperformed their rivals from the AT&T 4-Point range. They went 12-of-28 while Team Clark managed 8-of-37 on 4-point attempts. Team Collier beat their opponents by 151-131 and Napheesa Collier won the MVP award for her 36 points.