free throw

Example Sentences

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Knicks coach Mike Brown, hardly a confrontationalist, wondered out loud about San Antonio’s 24-to-8 free throw advantage in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Brunson snatched up the ball, drew a foul and made a free throw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Mitchell Robinson’s defense offsetting his free throw adventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Teammates cheered, jumped and raised their fists from the Lakers bench when Doncic made his final free throw to finish off his 60-point night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“Shooting a free throw is the easiest thing in the world,” he said as we walked over to the court in the trailer park where I’d first met Annie.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman