from the floor

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basketball : in field goals as opposed to free throws
made 16 of 18 shots from the floor

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Caps reach from the floor to the ceiling and are organized by color, league and team (including some college teams). — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Rey lifted her hands from the floor and heaved the overstuffed pack closer, then tilted out the contents. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026 The All-Star guard shot just 4 for 12 from the floor to go with four rebounds, three assists and four turnovers. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 But while making three of six three-pointers Sunday and going seven-for-10 from the floor with two assists, Mañon showed an improved offensive game. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the floor

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