free throw line
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Miller made 9-of-12 shots from the floor, including 6-of-9 from three-point range, and was 6-of-6 from the free throw line to lead the Hawks, who had seven other double-figure scorers but none over 13 points.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
He is getting to the free throw line more than ever in his career, averaging 12.1 attempts per game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
He mused about how his tendency to linger around the free throw line can cause problems for guards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
Wilson went 7-of-21 from the floor but 17-of-19 from the free throw line and added nine rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots and two steals as the visiting Aces took the best-of-seven championship series 4-0.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025
That made everyone laugh—except the Beast, who turned from the free throw line and walked calmly, with the ball, toward us.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
