foul trouble
noun
sports
: the state of having committed several fouls : the state of being close to fouling out
a basketball player in foul trouble
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Garland ran into foul trouble in the first half but still scored 10 points, while Mobley added 18 to go along with his 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks.
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Kelly Iko, New York Times, 10 May 2025
To worsen matters, head coach JJ Redick continued to trot out smaller lineups because starting center Jaxson Hayes was in foul trouble or otherwise ineffective.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Braun will have his hands full attempting to contain and slow down Harden while also staying out of foul trouble, especially given Denver’s relatively thin depth.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well.
Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Iko, New York Times, 10 May 2025
To worsen matters, head coach JJ Redick continued to trot out smaller lineups because starting center Jaxson Hayes was in foul trouble or otherwise ineffective.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Braun will have his hands full attempting to contain and slow down Harden while also staying out of foul trouble, especially given Denver’s relatively thin depth.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well.
Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Foul trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20trouble. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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