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

Brooks took advantage, sitting in a courtside seat on the baseline as Thiero stepped to the free throw line with 1:16 remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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