free throw

noun

: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent

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The Warriors shot just 32.4% from 23 and missed nine free throws. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 On the year, the 6-foot-11 vet is averaging 8.5 points on 43.2 percent field goal shooting and 57.9 percent free throw shooting, 11.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.6 dimes across 28.4 minutes per game. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 But Ivica Zubac missed two free throws with 1:20 left, Amir Cofey missed a three-pointer and Powell had his shot blocked. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 Mathurin took nine free throws in that quarter — his ability to get to the charity stripe has always been nearly elite. —

Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for free throw