free throw
noun
: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
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Making his second consecutive start, the rookie had a dunk, two free throws and a three-pointer early on, to go along with three rebounds and a block, as Miami built that early 18-3 lead.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
As the Kings worked up a big fourth-quarter comeback to get within five, Jokic made four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
That meant three free throws and the ball for Cleveland.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The late Lakers star even made two free throws while standing on one leg at the end of the game, becoming one of many great moments in his storied career.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
As the Kings worked up a big fourth-quarter comeback to get within five, Jokic made four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
That meant three free throws and the ball for Cleveland.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The late Lakers star even made two free throws while standing on one leg at the end of the game, becoming one of many great moments in his storied career.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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