foul lane

Example Sentences

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Posting up in the foul lane wasn’t going to refine those skills.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021

The Season: The NBA widened the foul lane prior this season in hopes of slowing down Mikan, but he still averaged 23.8 points per game.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2020

He had sustained a concussion the previous night in Miami after he was accidentally hit in the face while defending Heat center Jordan Mickey in the foul lane.

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2018

Bradley Beal missed a runner in the closing seconds and John Wall followed with a desperation shot from inside the foul lane that never hit the rim.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2013

But Davis sprinted from the foul lane to the left wing, like a gazelle.

From Time • Apr. 3, 2012