free throw
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As Luka Doncic’s scoring total crept up with each step-back three, free throw or fadeaway shot, the cheers grew louder, coming from every corner from fans dressed in every color.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
But like so many of his athletic exploits, somehow a perfect missed free throw just comes naturally to the Lakers guard.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
He made his first free throw with 5.2 seconds remaining.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
After Dent missed a free throw with 51 seconds left, Teng hit a three-pointer in the corner to cut the Bruins’ lead to two.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
The Beast turned around and glared, and the Colonel almost got kicked out after the first free throw, but he smiled at the ref and said, “Sorry!”
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
