NBA First Basket Stats & Leaders
2025-26 • 743 Games Analyzed
NBA first basket leaders and historical statistics. See which players score the most first baskets, team tip-off win rates, shot type breakdowns, and recent team form for betting research.
Player First Basket Leaders
Top 50 players by first baskets scoredThis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | 9 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 7
|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | 9 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 8 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Devin Booker | PHX | 8 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | 8 |
3PT: 4
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | 8 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | 8 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | 8 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Stephon Castle | SA | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
FT: 2
|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 7 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 4
|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | 7 |
3PT: 4
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
|
| Keyonte George | UTAH | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Devin Vassell | SA | 7 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 4
|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | 7 |
Rim: 5
Mid: 2
|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | 7 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | 7 |
3PT: 4
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | 7 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 4
|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | 7 |
3PT: 4
Mid: 3
|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTAH | 7 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | 6 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | 6 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | 6 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 3
|
| Norman Powell | MIA | 6 |
3PT: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | 6 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Deni Avdija | POR | 6 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 2
|
| Stephen Curry | GS | 6 |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | 6 |
3PT: 3
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | 6 |
Mid: 4
FT: 2
|
| Derrick White | BOS | 6 |
3PT: 3
Mid: 3
|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | 6 |
3PT: 1
Mid: 5
|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | 6 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Quinten Post | GS | 6 |
3PT: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | 5 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
|
| Trey Murphy III | NO | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | 5 |
3PT: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 2
|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | 5 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Herbert Jones | NO | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 1
|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | 5 |
3PT: 2
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTAH | 5 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| De'Andre Hunter | CLE | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | 5 |
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | 5 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | 5 |
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | 5 |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
|
| De'Aaron Fox | SA | 5 |
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | 5 |
Mid: 5
|
Team First Basket Stats
Win rate for scoring firstTeam-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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 50 | 48.0% | 32 | 64.0% | 30 | 60.0% |
| LAL | 49 | 69.4% | 32 | 65.3% | 32 | 65.3% |
| CLE | 50 | 58.3% | 32 | 64.0% | 32 | 64.0% |
| UTAH | 49 | 56.2% | 31 | 63.3% | 30 | 61.2% |
| OKC | 52 | 57.1% | 30 | 57.7% | 31 | 59.6% |
| BOS | 48 | 53.2% | 29 | 60.4% | 29 | 60.4% |
| MIA | 51 | 53.1% | 28 | 54.9% | 27 | 52.9% |
| TOR | 53 | 43.4% | 28 | 52.8% | 31 | 58.5% |
| MIN | 51 | 58.0% | 27 | 52.9% | 30 | 58.8% |
| ORL | 47 | 75.6% | 27 | 57.4% | 26 | 55.3% |
| SA | 51 | 69.4% | 26 | 51.0% | 23 | 45.1% |
| NO | 51 | 18.8% | 26 | 51.0% | 27 | 52.9% |
| PHX | 49 | 73.5% | 26 | 53.1% | 25 | 51.0% |
| MEM | 48 | 56.5% | 25 | 52.1% | 26 | 54.2% |
| DEN | 51 | 53.2% | 25 | 49.0% | 25 | 49.0% |
| DAL | 49 | 46.8% | 25 | 51.0% | 25 | 51.0% |
| LAC | 48 | 45.7% | 24 | 50.0% | 21 | 43.8% |
| DET | 47 | 43.5% | 24 | 51.1% | 25 | 53.2% |
| PHI | 47 | 42.2% | 23 | 48.9% | 22 | 46.8% |
| CHA | 50 | 45.8% | 23 | 46.0% | 24 | 48.0% |
| IND | 50 | 44.0% | 22 | 44.0% | 20 | 40.0% |
| HOU | 47 | 36.2% | 22 | 46.8% | 22 | 46.8% |
| ATL | 51 | 54.0% | 21 | 41.2% | 20 | 39.2% |
| BKN | 47 | 64.4% | 21 | 44.7% | 21 | 44.7% |
| GS | 51 | 44.0% | 21 | 41.2% | 22 | 43.1% |
| WSH | 46 | 30.4% | 20 | 43.5% | 19 | 41.3% |
| MIL | 48 | 31.9% | 19 | 39.6% | 21 | 43.8% |
| POR | 50 | 53.1% | 18 | 36.0% | 19 | 38.0% |
| SAC | 50 | 34.7% | 17 | 34.0% | 19 | 38.0% |
| CHI | 49 | 42.6% | 16 | 32.7% | 16 | 32.7% |
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
First basket performance in recent gamesTrack 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.
Sportsbook First Basket Rules
Different sportsbooks have different rules for what counts as the "first basket." Some books count free throws, while others only count field goals. This affects your betting strategy - if you're betting on a player who often scores first via free throws, make sure your book counts them! See which sportsbooks count free throws as first basket below.
Free Throws COUNT as First Basket
Only Field Goals Count (No Free Throws)
