NBA Record: Most Free Throws Made in a Game Without a Miss
When the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, they set an NBA record for most free throws made in a game without a miss. Jimmy Butler tied the record of 23 attempts, and he ended the night with 35 points. In addition to his 23 free throws, he also tallied seven rebounds and four assists. He tied the record of the most free throws in a game without a miss, tying Dominique Wilkins for the second-most free throws in a game.
Before the Miami Heat defeated the Thunder, James Harden had an impressive 24-for-24 performance in December. His team also shot 14-for-21 from the charity stripe and was perfect from the free throw line. A few players have been able to break the NBA record for most free throws in a game. This list includes four games from the past millennium, as well as one from the 1980s.
One of the biggest names in the NBA, James Harden, has won the MVP twice. His success in the second half of the 2010s has made him a controversial figure. He is known for his free throw shooting ability, and he has led the league in free throw attempts the last two seasons. However, his popularity has cooled in recent years. With the emergence of an analytics-driven culture, many are questioning the validity of his scoring at the charity stripe. Despite his strong free throw shooting, James Harden is a controversial player.
Another player who has broken the NBA record for most missed free throws in a game is Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons. Andre Drummond, who has signed an extension to remain with the Pistons, has become a target for intentional fouls against analytics-driven teams. He has averaged over three foul shots a game in the last several months.
Another player to make the list of top five NBA free throwers without a miss is Chris Dudley. Dudley was a member of the Brooklyn Nets in 1990 and had a streak of 13 straight missed free throws. On that occasion, he was on the end of a disrespectful dunk by Shaquille O'Neal.
The next game on the list is a 1982 game in which the Utah Jazz lost to Portland Trail Blazers. In that game, the Jazz made 39 free throws. But in that game, they also lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 137-121.
Two players who have also made a number of successful free throws in a game include Kobe Bryant and Bob Cousy. Bryant scored 38 points to tie the record of 20-for-20 in 2009, and Cousy made 30 free throws in a game in 2010.
Finally, there is Jimmy Butler. On January 2, 2017, Butler tied the record of the most free throws made in a game with the Chicago Bulls. Then, he went on to make a basket to win the game. Just as the Heat were about to tie the game, Jimmy Butler took a final free throw to secure the victory.
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