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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James put the Stripes ahead with 31 seconds left on a putback dunk, but Wembanyama hit two free throws to tie it before Leonard called game.
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Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dons went to the charity stripe 35 times to 18 free throw attempts for USD.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Brzezniak followed that up Friday by making both of his free throws with 15 seconds left as the Knights hung on for a 38-37 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Stagg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Trojans missed two free throws at 66, building the anticipation.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dons went to the charity stripe 35 times to 18 free throw attempts for USD.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Brzezniak followed that up Friday by making both of his free throws with 15 seconds left as the Knights hung on for a 38-37 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Stagg.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Trojans missed two free throws at 66, building the anticipation.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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