free throws
- plural of free throw.
Example Sentences
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He scored with just over a minute remaining to put the Knicks 90-88 up, and Josh Hart and OG Anunoby free throws extended the lead to four points.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
San Antonio's Stephon Castle made a pair of free throws but the Knicks came through, Anunoby rising highest from a scrum of Spurs defenders to clinch the win.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
You will often see Wembanyama close his eyes before free throws, visualizing the swish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Trailing by 13 midway through the fourth quarter, the Sparks cut the deficit to six on Plum’s two free throws with 4:27 left but they got no closer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Inside the gym, we run all sorts of sprints and shooting drills and practice free throws.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
