free throw

Example Sentences

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With the Lakers down by three with 5.2 seconds left, Reaves was fouled and made the first free throw.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

Doncic had a chance at 50 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in October, but missed a late free throw that forced him to settle for 49 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In the end, there was no stopping Bakersfield Christian junior center Taiwo Daramola, who scored 28 points, including a basket and free throw that put his team up 58-57 with 43 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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