foul trouble

noun

sports

: the state of having committed several fouls : the state of being close to fouling out

a basketball player in foul trouble

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The Cavaliers’ starting five looks solid with the addition of Deme, but foul trouble against Chatsworth or Westchester would be tough to overcome. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025 But then both got in foul trouble and ultimately fouled out, and the Cowboys turned to 6-7 freshman Abou Magassa, who is 0 of 3 from distance this season. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Even down four players — including leading scorer Keyshawn Hall, who missed most of the first half in foul trouble — the Knights managed to keep the game close against visiting BYU before eventually falling 81-75 at home on Saturday. —

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025 Initially, foul trouble derailed Ware, who left 3:10 into the game after picking up his second foul. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for foul trouble