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Turnovers, missed foul shots, and the red-hot shooting of Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith—who hit six fourth-quarter threes, the first player in NBA history to sink that many in the final frame of a playoff game—helped the Pacers cut the Knicks’ lead to two points, 125-123.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 22 May 2025
And that one foul shot came with 6:13 to go in the first quarter.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
The trade deadline acquisition made a strong first impression in his Warriors debut, scoring 25 points and getting to the line for 13 foul shots.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, seeing the ball go through the basket, even on foul shots, can help a shooter’s confidence.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 June 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 22 May 2025
And that one foul shot came with 6:13 to go in the first quarter.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
The trade deadline acquisition made a strong first impression in his Warriors debut, scoring 25 points and getting to the line for 13 foul shots.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, seeing the ball go through the basket, even on foul shots, can help a shooter’s confidence.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 June 2025
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“Foul shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20shot. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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