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free throw

Noun

Meaning

an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul

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After a foul and a missed free throw, Williams drove to the lane and knocked down a jumper with three seconds left on the clock. Source: Internet

A free throw from Sam Pieper once again put the Marines ahead by one, but Denmark used free throws from Haley Schott and McCartney Jens along with a layup by Lexi Penovich to regain the lead. Source: Internet

A free throw by Chelsi Giesige and Kaylee Buzard were the only points scored through the first 4:00 of the game and left things tied at 1-1. Source: Internet

A free throw by Peyton Otte tied the game up 34-34 at the two minute mark and sent the game into thrilling territory. Source: Internet

A free throw by Pine Bluff’s Kyesha Burnett was followed up by a 3 from Findley that made it 41-12. Source: Internet

A free throw from Loveless cut the margin to 20-19. Source: Internet

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