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free throw

noun as in foul shot

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The duo combined to make 12 of 12 free throws.

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Does making a free throw in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden require less concentration than serving for the match at Wimbledon?

Plum then split a pair of free throws to put the Sparks ahead and they pulled away to take a 40-31 lead by halftime.

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After hitting a jumper to tie the score at 24, Hamby drew a foul and hit one of two free throws to put Los Angeles ahead 25-24.

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Plum played 41 minutes during an overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, during which she was awarded those six free throws.

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