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Basketball · Scoring

Free throw

An unopposed shot from the free-throw line, worth one point. It is usually awarded after a foul.

In a sentence

“Making both free throws adds two points.”

See it in context

Boston needs five extra minutes.

BOS
112🏆
NYK
108😭
Final score
The highlights

The game was tied at the end of regulation. Boston took control in overtime with two quick baskets and protected the lead at the free-throw line.

Players to know

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, including six in overtime. Boston's bench added 28 points.

Talking points you can use

Nobody will be the wiser
  • “Tatum put up 32, with six in overtime. Pretty good timing to keep scoring.”
  • “Those two quick baskets in overtime gave Boston control. Then they finished it at the free-throw line.”
  • “Boston got 28 points from the bench in a four-point win. Those contributions add up.”
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