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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Despite his lackluster 3-point numbers, Nesmith has always had solid shooting mechanics (as evidenced by his shooting 79.6% from the free throw line with the Celtics).
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Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Two free throws from Kelsey Plum had the Sparks, who trailed by 14 early in the fourth quarter, within one at 78-77 with 2 1/2 minutes to play in a game of long runs but Thomas scored the next six Phoenix points.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
With the Pacers down 113-98 with 4:45 left at Madison Square Garden, Nesmith scored 18 points on six 3s and two free throws to pull the Pacers back from the brink.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Golden State made 11 of 14 shots at the free throw line and forced 10 turnovers.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Two free throws from Kelsey Plum had the Sparks, who trailed by 14 early in the fourth quarter, within one at 78-77 with 2 1/2 minutes to play in a game of long runs but Thomas scored the next six Phoenix points.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
With the Pacers down 113-98 with 4:45 left at Madison Square Garden, Nesmith scored 18 points on six 3s and two free throws to pull the Pacers back from the brink.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Golden State made 11 of 14 shots at the free throw line and forced 10 turnovers.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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