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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Peterson is 9-of-11 from the free throw line in three games played.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
During the win, Embiid shot 5-13 from the field and knocked down both of his free throws.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Embiid missed 10 of 11 shots in the first half but was 6 of 6 from the free throw line.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Golden State led 96-91 with a minute left, but Evan Mobley made a putback and Darius Garland canned a free throw to cut the lead to just two points with 21 seconds remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2025
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
During the win, Embiid shot 5-13 from the field and knocked down both of his free throws.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Embiid missed 10 of 11 shots in the first half but was 6 of 6 from the free throw line.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Golden State led 96-91 with a minute left, but Evan Mobley made a putback and Darius Garland canned a free throw to cut the lead to just two points with 21 seconds remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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