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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Fudd followed with a go-ahead layup that put Dallas up 111-110 before Jessica Shepard stole the ball, and Aziaha James capped the scoring with a free throw to end it.
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ABC News, 23 June 2026
Citron sank four free throws in the final six seconds to clinch a season-high third straight victory.
—CBS News, 22 June 2026
Great touch, just physical, makes free throws, can finish around the basket.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 June 2026
But Miles hit two free throws on the ensuing possession and the rookie blocked Zandalasini’s 3-pointer with the Lynx up four to close out the game.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
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ABC News, 23 June 2026
Citron sank four free throws in the final six seconds to clinch a season-high third straight victory.
—CBS News, 22 June 2026
Great touch, just physical, makes free throws, can finish around the basket.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 June 2026
But Miles hit two free throws on the ensuing possession and the rookie blocked Zandalasini’s 3-pointer with the Lynx up four to close out the game.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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