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Steve Henson: Raptors coach complains about Lakers getting more free throws. He's right — but it's complicated.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes in the second half at Crypto.Com Arena.

LOS ANGELES — Free throws aren't like snacks handed out at a party for children. Nothing suggests they must be even. One NBA team commits more fouls than its opponent and said opponent gets to shoot more free throws.

But when the Lakers are awarded 36 free throws while the Toronto Raptors shoot a

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