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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Sure, Collier still had to hit at least one free throw with eight seconds to play to extend the Lynx’s lead to two possessions.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 July 2025
Chicago only shot eight free throws compared to Minnesota’s 17 attempts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Perimeter defense was a clear struggle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs leading to 25 free throws.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
But Ionescu stripped Hayes and hit two free throws on the other end to make the score 79-75 with 21.1 seconds left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 July 2025
Chicago only shot eight free throws compared to Minnesota’s 17 attempts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Perimeter defense was a clear struggle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs leading to 25 free throws.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
But Ionescu stripped Hayes and hit two free throws on the other end to make the score 79-75 with 21.1 seconds left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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