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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Julius Randle made free throws to put Minnesota back on top with a minute to play, but DeRozan did the same on the other end to re-knot the contest.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Towns shot 14 for 20 from the field and made each of his six free throws to lead the Knicks to their 12th consecutive victory over Brooklyn.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Bidunga hit two free throws, then after KU was awarded possession after the foul shots, converted another basket, scoring six straight to give KU a 19-15 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
The Wolfpack also made 18-of-23 free throws, far better than Boise State’s 21-of-32 effort.
—Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Towns shot 14 for 20 from the field and made each of his six free throws to lead the Knicks to their 12th consecutive victory over Brooklyn.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
Bidunga hit two free throws, then after KU was awarded possession after the foul shots, converted another basket, scoring six straight to give KU a 19-15 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
The Wolfpack also made 18-of-23 free throws, far better than Boise State’s 21-of-32 effort.
—Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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