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Free throw shooting is one of the most important skills in basketball. It is also one of the most difficult to master. Free throws are shots taken from the free throw line, which is located 15 feet from the basket. In order for a free throw to count, the shooter must release the ball before the tenth second of the shot clock. Free throws can be the difference between winning and losing a game, so it is important for players to practice and master this skill. In this section, you can find news, articles, and videos that discuss free throw shooting and ways to improve.
Breanna Stewart injures left knee in Liberty's Game 1 playoff win over Mercury - Yahoo Sports
Breanna Stewart injured her left knee midway through the overtime of New York's 76-69 win Sunday over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of their best-of-three playoff series. Stewart drove baseline and was fouled. After a New York timeout, Stewart attempted the free throw, but missed it.
Napheesa Collier's 20 points lead Minnesota Lynx to dominant 101-72 win over Golden State Valkyries - Yahoo Sports
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series. Collier hit 7 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and all five of her free throws, adding six rebounds. Natisha Hiedeman made two 3-pointers and scored 18 for the Lynx, while Kayla McBride added 17.
Aces eliminate Seattle Storm in WNBA playoffs - Yahoo Sports
Erica Wheeler missed a go-ahead jumper from the free throw line with five seconds remaining, and Seattle couldn't get a second shot away before the buzzer as the Storm lost 74-73 to the Las Vegas Aces to be eliminated from the WNBA playoffs.
Gabriel Deck’s free throws send Real Madrid final - TalkBasket.net
Gabriel Deck made a triumphant return to the court for Real Madrid, sealing the game with two clutch free throws in the final seconds to push his team past Lenovo Tenerife 72–71 and into the 2025 Spanish ACB SuperCup Final. It was Deck’s first appearance in five months after a lengthy layoff, but the Argentinian […]
Sasha Vezenkov: Nikola Milutinov one of EuroLeague’s best - TalkBasket.net
Olympiacos opened its EuroLeague campaign in ideal fashion, pulling off a hard-fought victory over Baskonia at the Buesa Arena. The win, which marked a perfect start to the season, was built on two key elements: outstanding efficiency at the free throw line, where the team converted an impressive 31 of 32 attempts, and standout performances […]
Alyssa Thomas misses crucial free throws as Phoenix falls to Las Vegas in Game 1 of WNBA Finals - Yahoo Sports
Alyssa Thomas wouldn't make excuses for missing two late free throws in Phoenix's WNBA Finals-opening loss to Las Vegas on Friday night. The Phoenix Mercury's leader had a chance to give her team the lead with 24 seconds left after an official review upheld a foul call on her drive to the basket. Thomas stepped calmly to the free-throw line with her team down 87-86, but missed both attempts as they clanged off the rim.
Mercury must correct mistakes from Game 1 if they want to even WNBA Finals series with Aces - Yahoo Sports
The Phoenix Mercury led Game 1 of the WNBA Finals for more than two-thirds of the game, but couldn’t finish what they started in their 89-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury were ahead for more than 27 minutes Friday and their biggest lead was nine points after Monique Akoa Makani hit three consecutive free throws to give them a 66-57 advantage with 3:36 left in the third quarter. Phoenix’s last lead was 82-80 with a little less than 5 minutes left in the game.
Mercury star Alyssa Thomas won’t be defined by missed free throws in WNBA Finals - Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS — The cruelty of greatness visited Alyssa Thomas. The final minute in Michelob Ultra Arena was shaping into the latest clutch performance by the Phoenix Mercury’s MVP finalist. Thomas drove at Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, the co-Defensive Player of the Year, and banked in a lefty runner to pull the Mercury within a point with less than a minute remaining. On the ensuing defensive possession, she found herself isolated against Wilson in the high post. With her trademark strength, Th
Get your popcorn ready: WNBA’s most riveting offseason begins now - Yahoo Sports
PHOENIX — A’ja Wilson’s hands were full all night. First, with buckets. She put up 31 points, including 17 of 19 free throws. One last dominant performance in one of the greatest seasons in WNBA history. Then they embraced loved ones. Coach Becky Hammon. Her parents. Bam Adebayo. After the Las Vegas Aces’ 97-86 win in Game 4, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury to claim the 2025 WNBA championship, Wilson was overcome with emotion that she poured out on the shoulders of her people. Then, her hands were