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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That's a remarkable advantage for someone as good as SGA on free throws.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Griner’s next free throw or basket will take her to the 6,000 point milestone, a hallowed group that is inhabited by only 18 players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The Aces battled back and tied it at 90 on a jumper in the lane by Chelsea Gray and again at 94 on two free throws by A’ja Wilson.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
After getting fouled, Allisha Gray then stepped to the line and knocked down two clutch free throws with eight seconds remaining to push the lead to 82-80.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Griner’s next free throw or basket will take her to the 6,000 point milestone, a hallowed group that is inhabited by only 18 players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The Aces battled back and tied it at 90 on a jumper in the lane by Chelsea Gray and again at 94 on two free throws by A’ja Wilson.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
After getting fouled, Allisha Gray then stepped to the line and knocked down two clutch free throws with eight seconds remaining to push the lead to 82-80.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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