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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The Knicks won Game 2 by 1 point, so every free throw from Robinson, who shot under 41 percent from the line in the regular season, could make a difference.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
During the first half, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson was trying to guard Wembanyama near the free throw line when the 7-foot-4 center put his hand on the back of Brunson’s head and shoved him to the court.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In Game 2, Wembanyama attempted only four shots in the first half, then threw the ball away and fouled Jalen Brunson in the waning seconds of regulation, setting up the Knicks’ game-winning free throw.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized referees for the disparity between free throw attempts between the two teams.
—Margaux Bauerlein, NPR, 9 June 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
During the first half, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson was trying to guard Wembanyama near the free throw line when the 7-foot-4 center put his hand on the back of Brunson’s head and shoved him to the court.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In Game 2, Wembanyama attempted only four shots in the first half, then threw the ball away and fouled Jalen Brunson in the waning seconds of regulation, setting up the Knicks’ game-winning free throw.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized referees for the disparity between free throw attempts between the two teams.
—Margaux Bauerlein, NPR, 9 June 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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