2025-26 • 660 Games Analyzed
Historical first basket statistics for NBA players and teams. See who scores first most often, team first basket win rates, and shot type breakdowns.
This leaderboard ranks NBA players by total first baskets scored across all games in the selected season. First basket bets are a popular NBA prop market where you predict which player will score the game's opening points. Use this data to identify consistent first scorers - players who frequently get early touches and have the green light to shoot. The shot type breakdown reveals whether a player typically scores first via three-pointers, at the rim, mid-range shots, or free throws, helping you understand their scoring tendencies in opening possessions.
| Player | Team | First Baskets | Shot Type Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | 8 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | 8 |
3PT: 4
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | 7 |
3PT: 4
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTAH | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | 7 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 4
Mid: 1
|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 7 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | 7 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 4
|
| Devin Vassell | SA | 7 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 4
|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | 7 |
Rim: 5
Mid: 2
|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 5
|
| Stephon Castle | SA | 6 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
FT: 2
|
| Derrick White | BOS | 6 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 3
|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 6 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | 6 |
3PT: 1
Mid: 5
|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | 6 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 3
|
| Devin Booker | PHX | 6 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | 6 |
Mid: 4
FT: 2
|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Stephen Curry | GS | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | 6 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Keyonte George | UTAH | 6 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | 6 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | 6 |
3PT: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Norman Powell | MIA | 6 |
3PT: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Quinten Post | GS | 6 |
3PT: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | 6 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | 6 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | 5 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| De'Andre Hunter | CLE | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| LeBron James | LAL | 5 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Deni Avdija | POR | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 1
FT: 2
|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | 5 |
3PT: 2
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Trey Murphy III | NO | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Herbert Jones | NO | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 1
|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | 5 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | 5 |
3PT: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 2
|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | 5 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | 5 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | 5 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
|
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
|
| Kyshawn George | WSH | 4 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | 4 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 1
|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | 4 |
Mid: 4
|
| Ja Morant | MEM | 4 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Max Christie | DAL | 4 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| De'Aaron Fox | SA | 4 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
Team-level statistics showing how often each NBA team wins the opening tip-off and scores the first point or first field goal. Tip % shows how often a team wins the opening jump ball - a key factor since the team with first possession has the first chance to score. First Point % includes free throws (from technical fouls or flagrants), while First FG % only counts made field goals. Compare tip % and first basket percentages to identify teams that win the tip but fail to convert, or teams that score first despite losing the tip. Teams with dominant centers who consistently win tip-offs have a natural advantage in first basket markets.
| Team | Games | Tip % | First Point Wins | First Point % | First FG Wins | First FG % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAL | 43 | 69.8% | 29 | 67.4% | 30 | 69.8% |
| NY | 45 | 46.7% | 29 | 64.4% | 27 | 60.0% |
| OKC | 46 | 62.8% | 27 | 58.7% | 28 | 60.9% |
| UTAH | 43 | 57.1% | 27 | 62.8% | 26 | 60.5% |
| CLE | 45 | 55.8% | 27 | 60.0% | 27 | 60.0% |
| BOS | 43 | 50.0% | 26 | 60.5% | 26 | 60.5% |
| ORL | 44 | 76.2% | 25 | 56.8% | 24 | 54.5% |
| NO | 45 | 18.6% | 25 | 55.6% | 26 | 57.8% |
| MIA | 45 | 53.5% | 24 | 53.3% | 23 | 51.1% |
| SA | 45 | 67.4% | 24 | 53.3% | 21 | 46.7% |
| MIN | 46 | 60.0% | 24 | 52.2% | 27 | 58.7% |
| TOR | 47 | 44.7% | 23 | 48.9% | 26 | 55.3% |
| PHX | 43 | 72.1% | 23 | 53.5% | 22 | 51.2% |
| LAC | 43 | 42.9% | 22 | 51.2% | 19 | 44.2% |
| MEM | 44 | 54.8% | 22 | 50.0% | 23 | 52.3% |
| DEN | 44 | 50.0% | 21 | 47.7% | 21 | 47.7% |
| IND | 44 | 43.2% | 21 | 47.7% | 19 | 43.2% |
| DAL | 44 | 40.5% | 21 | 47.7% | 21 | 47.7% |
| CHA | 45 | 46.5% | 21 | 46.7% | 22 | 48.9% |
| DET | 42 | 42.9% | 21 | 50.0% | 22 | 52.4% |
| ATL | 45 | 59.1% | 20 | 44.4% | 19 | 42.2% |
| BKN | 41 | 64.1% | 20 | 48.8% | 19 | 46.3% |
| PHI | 42 | 45.0% | 20 | 47.6% | 19 | 45.2% |
| WSH | 41 | 34.1% | 19 | 46.3% | 18 | 43.9% |
| HOU | 40 | 32.5% | 19 | 47.5% | 19 | 47.5% |
| GS | 45 | 43.2% | 19 | 42.2% | 20 | 44.4% |
| POR | 44 | 55.8% | 16 | 36.4% | 16 | 36.4% |
| MIL | 43 | 33.3% | 16 | 37.2% | 18 | 41.9% |
| SAC | 44 | 32.6% | 13 | 29.5% | 15 | 34.1% |
| CHI | 43 | 47.6% | 13 | 30.2% | 14 | 32.6% |
Track each team's recent first basket performance over their last 10 games. Recent form often matters more than season-long averages - teams on hot streaks with confident opening plays tend to continue scoring first. Teams labeled HOT (60%+ first point rate) are worth considering, while COLD teams (30% or below) may be worth fading. The top scorers shown for each team indicate which players have been getting the first bucket recently, helping you identify the best first basket prop targets for upcoming games.