double bonus

noun

The award of two free throws on any sort of foul when enough fouls have been accumulated.

“Colorado was in the double bonus for the last few minutes of the game, but had trouble hitting the free throws.”

Meanings

noundouble bonus (plural double bonuses)

plural double bonuses

  1. ball gamesThe award of two free throws on any sort of foul when enough fouls have been accumulated.

    Colorado was in the double bonus for the last few minutes of the game, but had trouble hitting the free throws.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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