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Free Throw Disparity

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sports1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as Northwestern's Collins Ejected in Purdue Matchup"

Northwestern coach Chris Collins expressed frustration over a significant free throw attempt gap in his team's overtime loss to No. 2 Purdue, with Purdue having a 46-8 advantage in attempts from the line. Collins was ejected in the final seconds of the game after confronting the referees about the discrepancy. Despite acknowledging Purdue's deserved win, Collins lamented the missed opportunity for his team and the unusual free throw gap in the game.

sports2 years ago

"Assessing the Lakers' Playoff Chances and Free-Throw Disparity in the NBA"

The Los Angeles Lakers have attempted 428 more free throws than their opponents this season, more than twice as many as any other team and 830 more than the team with the worst free-throw disparity. The Lakers have received more free throws than their opponents from 53 of the NBA's 65 referees. The Lakers' overwhelming, season-long free-throw disparity that has kept their playoff hopes alive should raise more questions about who benefits most from officiating and why.