Lay-ups, the highest percentage shot in a GAME as they're scored CLOSEST to the basket, but it is not always possible to get through the DEFENSE all the TIME to do so. Three-pointers may get you more points, but they're a low percentage shot because they're far from the basket. Free throws however are earned if you are fouled by the opposing team. You have more time to shoot them, and most of the time the clock is stopped while you do so. Hitting these shots will EARN you valuable points of the other team's mistakes.

Lay-ups, the highest percentage shot in a game as they're scored closest to the basket, but it is not always possible to get through the defense all the time to do so. Three-pointers may get you more points, but they're a low percentage shot because they're far from the basket. Free throws however are earned if you are fouled by the opposing team. You have more time to shoot them, and most of the time the clock is stopped while you do so. Hitting these shots will earn you valuable points of the other team's mistakes.