foul lane
Example Sentences
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The Season: The NBA widened the foul lane prior this season in hopes of slowing down Mikan, but he still averaged 23.8 points per game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2020
He had sustained a concussion the previous night in Miami after he was accidentally hit in the face while defending Heat center Jordan Mickey in the foul lane.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2018
Countless other shots were contested, especially in the foul lane.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2015
Bradley Beal missed a runner in the closing seconds and John Wall followed with a desperation shot from inside the foul lane that never hit the rim.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2013
Blake Griffin, the 6-ft. 10-in. rookie power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, catches a pass just inside the foul lane.
From Time ● Feb. 18, 2011
