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• At halftime, the Raptors were shooting 59 percent from the field, 57 percent from three and 80 percent from the free throw line.

  The Wizards’ defense again lets them down in loss at home to Raptors | Ava Wallace | February 11, 2021 | Washington Post

• Turgeon saw some positives — better rebounding and free throw shooting, for instance — but the stakes of each remaining game continue to increase and any lapses will only become more costly.

  Maryland misses a chance to boost its NCAA tournament hopes with a loss to No. 4 Ohio State | Emily Giambalvo | February 9, 2021 | Washington Post

• Gillespie made both free throws, and the Hoyas trailed by nine with 22 seconds remaining.

  Georgetown continues to play well but falls short in the end against Villanova | Kareem Copeland | February 7, 2021 | Washington Post

• LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier and Miles Bridges began grinning and trading laughs on the sidelines and at the free throw line midway through the second quarter, comfortable and unburdened.

  Wizards’ defense falters again in a 119-97 loss to the Hornets | Ava Wallace | February 7, 2021 | Washington Post

• Ayala made all nine of his free throw attempts, and he finished 6 for 11 from the field.

  Eric Ayala bounced back from a rough game. Now he needs his teammates to join him. | Emily Giambalvo | February 7, 2021 | Washington Post