Free-throw statistics show how many attempts a player or team earns and converts. They help measure the ability to draw fouls, take advantage of those opportunities and score without a field-goal attempt.

Free throws can stabilise offensive output because they are uncontested. A team that reaches the line frequently puts pressure on the defence and can offset average field-goal shooting. Free throws are also an important component of TS%.

A player is fouled while shooting and receives two free throws. Making one of the two adds one point while the game clock is stopped.