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free throw

noun

Basketball.


free throw

noun

  1. basketball an unimpeded shot at the basket from the free-throw line given for a technical fault (one free shot) or a foul (two free shots)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of free throw1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Kawhi Leonard made one of two free throws with 6.1 seconds left that let the Clippers ahead by just three, but he still had 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

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When James attempted free throws just four seconds into the game, “Fire Nico” chants started.

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Brown also made 89.9% of his free throws, which tied for No. 10 nationally in accuracy among Division I players.

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With the Lakers putting some positive possessions together at the end of the third, Austin Reaves got caught reaching in on Stephen Curry and sent him to the line for three free throws.

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Finally, after Kiki Rice made two free throws in the final seconds and the buzzer sounded inside Spokane Arena, Marcus unleashed those sweet words.

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