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 was clear in Sunday’s win over the Connecticut Sun, in which Reese took only seven shots — making just two — while logging 13 rebounds, 11 assists and making all seven of her free throws for her first career triple-double.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Despite shaking off his apparent calf injury and playing 34 minutes Monday night, Haliburton did not convert a single field goal in the game, scoring all four of his points from the free throw line.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Thunder shot 38 free throws and made 34; the Pacers were 25 of 33 at the line.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Despite playing the majority of the game, Plum ended the contest with just six free throw attempts.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Despite shaking off his apparent calf injury and playing 34 minutes Monday night, Haliburton did not convert a single field goal in the game, scoring all four of his points from the free throw line.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The Thunder shot 38 free throws and made 34; the Pacers were 25 of 33 at the line.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Despite playing the majority of the game, Plum ended the contest with just six free throw attempts.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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