A Four-Point Play in basketball is a rare scoring opportunity. It occurs when a player makes a three-point shot while being fouled by an opponent.
The fouled player then gets to shoot one free throw. If the player makes the free throw, they score a total of four points.
This is the most points a player can score on a single possession. Four-point plays are uncommon due to the difficulty of the shot and the foul.
James Harden has one of the most career four-point plays in the National Basketball Association.