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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Marine Johannès hit a stunning runner from 3-point range at the end of the shot clock to tie the score, and the Liberty went ahead by two in the final minute on two free throws from Jones.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Mitchell scored, was fouled by Smart and made the free throw for a three-point play and a 95-92 Thunder lead.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After Gilgeous-Alexander hit two free throws, Reaves missed again, and the Thunder hung on to secure their sixth berth in the Western Conference finals in the last 16 seasons.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Reid hit both resulting free throws.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Mitchell scored, was fouled by Smart and made the free throw for a three-point play and a 95-92 Thunder lead.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After Gilgeous-Alexander hit two free throws, Reaves missed again, and the Thunder hung on to secure their sixth berth in the Western Conference finals in the last 16 seasons.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Reid hit both resulting free throws.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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