Definition of free throw
: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
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Hill hit the first free throw, tying the game, then missed the second—but, amazingly, the rebound was recovered by his Cavs teammate J.R. Smith, who promptly passed it over to James for the winning shot.
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George Hill missed the late free throw and made just 2 of 6 shots.
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But Al Horford made a steal late in the overtime and hit the clinching free throws.
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Peja Stojakovic led the way in that clincher, scoring 37 points on 10-of-18 shooting and making all 14 of his free throws.
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Redick converted the technical free throw with Robert Covington completing the possession with a 3-pointer for a 54-48 76ers' lead.
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Williams made the free throw to give the Vols a 62-61 lead.
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He was fouled and made the free throw after the quarter for the 15-9 advantage.
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Her fifth foul came on a basket by NNU's Avery Albrecht, who sank the free throw to complete the 3-point play and tie the game 63-63, setting the scene for Goo's redemption.
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First Known Use of free throw
1891
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Definition of free throw for English Language Learners
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: a basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a special line and that is given because of a foul by an opponent
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