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Jalen Brunson has 19 points to lead New York, but the Knicks have struggled to avoid fouls on defense and struggled to make foul shots on the other end.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026 With a chance to tie late in the game, point guard Veronica Burton missed the second of two free throws and the Aces hit their foul shots to win the game.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 June 2026 Philadelphia center Joel Embiid attempted the second-most foul shots in the series (37) despite missing the first three games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026 Portola’s Madison Nguyen helped seal the win by making 5 of 6 foul shots down the stretch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foul shot