NBA First Basket Tracker

2026 Season • Updates Every 10 Minutes

Live NBA first basket tracker with real-time stats for every game. See who scores the first point and first field goal of each game, with detailed shot type and timing information updated every 10 minutes.

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First Basket Rules

First Point Overall: The very first score of the game by either team (may include free throws)

First FG Overall: The first field goal scored in the game (excludes free throws)

Per-Team Stats: Each team's first point and first field goal (may be different if first score was a free throw)

Sportsbooks that Count Free Throws as the First Basket/Point:

Sportsbooks that Only Count Field Goals (Free Throws Do NOT Count):

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Who Scored the First Basket Tonight?

Looking for tonight's NBA first basket results? Select today's date from the dropdown below to see all first point and first field goal scorers. Our tracker updates every 10 minutes during games, so you can follow along in real-time. For pre-game predictions and player picks, check out our NBA First Basket Predictions page, or view historical first basket stats and leaders for betting research.

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First Baskets - February 07, 2026

Date/Time	Matchup	First Point Overall	First FG Overall
Feb 07, 2026 10:00 PM ET	Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers	Jrue Holiday (POR) 2pt Shot @ 10:02	Jerami Grant (POR) 2pt Shot @ 9:37
Feb 07, 2026 10:00 PM ET	Cleveland Cavaliers at Sacramento Kings	Russell Westbrook (SAC) 3pt Shot @ 11:38	Russell Westbrook (SAC) 3pt Shot @ 11:38
Feb 07, 2026 09:00 PM ET	Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix Suns	Collin Gillespie (PHX) 3pt Shot @ 11:39	Collin Gillespie (PHX) 3pt Shot @ 11:39
Feb 07, 2026 08:30 PM ET	Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers	Pat Spencer (GS) Jumper @ 11:26	Pat Spencer (GS) Jumper @ 11:26
Feb 07, 2026 08:00 PM ET	Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls	Cameron Johnson (DEN) 3pt Shot @ 11:30	Cameron Johnson (DEN) 3pt Shot @ 11:30
Feb 07, 2026 07:30 PM ET	Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks	Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) Jumper @ 11:38	Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) Jumper @ 11:38
Feb 07, 2026 07:00 PM ET	Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic	Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTAH) Jumper @ 10:53	Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTAH) Jumper @ 10:53
Feb 07, 2026 06:00 PM ET	Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs	Victor Wembanyama (SA) Dunk @ 10:41	Victor Wembanyama (SA) Dunk @ 10:41
Feb 07, 2026 03:30 PM ET	Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder	Cason Wallace (OKC) 2pt Shot @ 11:48	Cason Wallace (OKC) 2pt Shot @ 11:48
Feb 07, 2026 03:00 PM ET	Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets	Nic Claxton (BKN) FT 2/2 @ 11:43	Will Riley (WSH) 3pt Shot @ 10:25

Per-Team First Baskets - February 07, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers

Feb 07, 2026 • 10:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Jrue Holiday (POR)
2pt Shot @ 10:02

First Field Goal Overall

Jerami Grant (POR)
2pt Shot @ 9:37

MEM

First Point

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Layup @ 9:11

First Field Goal

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Layup @ 9:11

POR

First Point

Jrue Holiday
2pt Shot @ 10:02

First Field Goal

Jerami Grant
2pt Shot @ 9:37

Cleveland Cavaliers at Sacramento Kings

Feb 07, 2026 • 10:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Russell Westbrook (SAC)
3pt Shot @ 11:38

First Field Goal Overall

Russell Westbrook (SAC)
3pt Shot @ 11:38

CLE

First Point

Jarrett Allen
Layup @ 11:24

First Field Goal

Jarrett Allen
Layup @ 11:24

SAC

First Point

Russell Westbrook
3pt Shot @ 11:38

First Field Goal

Russell Westbrook
3pt Shot @ 11:38

Philadelphia 76ers at Phoenix Suns

Feb 07, 2026 • 09:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Collin Gillespie (PHX)
3pt Shot @ 11:39

First Field Goal Overall

Collin Gillespie (PHX)
3pt Shot @ 11:39

PHI

First Point

Joel Embiid
Jumper @ 11:17

First Field Goal

Joel Embiid
Jumper @ 11:17

PHX

First Point

Collin Gillespie
3pt Shot @ 11:39

First Field Goal

Collin Gillespie
3pt Shot @ 11:39

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers

Feb 07, 2026 • 08:30 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Pat Spencer (GS)
Jumper @ 11:26

First Field Goal Overall

Pat Spencer (GS)
Jumper @ 11:26

First Point

Pat Spencer
Jumper @ 11:26

First Field Goal

Pat Spencer
Jumper @ 11:26

LAL

First Point

Rui Hachimura
3pt Shot @ 11:09

First Field Goal

Rui Hachimura
3pt Shot @ 11:09

Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls

Feb 07, 2026 • 08:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Cameron Johnson (DEN)
3pt Shot @ 11:30

First Field Goal Overall

Cameron Johnson (DEN)
3pt Shot @ 11:30

CHI

First Point

Guerschon Yabusele
3pt Shot @ 11:19

First Field Goal

Guerschon Yabusele
3pt Shot @ 11:19

DEN

First Point

Cameron Johnson
3pt Shot @ 11:30

First Field Goal

Cameron Johnson
3pt Shot @ 11:30

Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks

Feb 07, 2026 • 07:30 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Zaccharie Risacher (ATL)
Jumper @ 11:38

First Field Goal Overall

Zaccharie Risacher (ATL)
Jumper @ 11:38

ATL

First Point

Zaccharie Risacher
Jumper @ 11:38

First Field Goal

Zaccharie Risacher
Jumper @ 11:38

CHA

First Point

Brandon Miller
3pt Shot @ 10:28

First Field Goal

Brandon Miller
3pt Shot @ 10:28

Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic

Feb 07, 2026 • 07:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTAH)
Jumper @ 10:53

First Field Goal Overall

Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTAH)
Jumper @ 10:53

ORL

First Point

Anthony Black
FT 1/2 @ 10:37

First Field Goal

Desmond Bane
Layup @ 10:16

UTAH

First Point

Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jumper @ 10:53

First Field Goal

Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jumper @ 10:53

Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs

Feb 07, 2026 • 06:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Victor Wembanyama (SA)
Dunk @ 10:41

First Field Goal Overall

Victor Wembanyama (SA)
Dunk @ 10:41

DAL

First Point

Daniel Gafford
Dunk @ 10:34

First Field Goal

Daniel Gafford
Dunk @ 10:34

First Point

Victor Wembanyama
Dunk @ 10:41

First Field Goal

Victor Wembanyama
Dunk @ 10:41

Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb 07, 2026 • 03:30 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Cason Wallace (OKC)
2pt Shot @ 11:48

First Field Goal Overall

Cason Wallace (OKC)
2pt Shot @ 11:48

HOU

First Point

Reed Sheppard
3pt Shot @ 11:32

First Field Goal

Reed Sheppard
3pt Shot @ 11:32

OKC

First Point

Cason Wallace
2pt Shot @ 11:48

First Field Goal

Cason Wallace
2pt Shot @ 11:48

Washington Wizards at Brooklyn Nets

Feb 07, 2026 • 03:00 PM ET

🏀 Game First Baskets

First Point Overall

Nic Claxton (BKN)
FT 2/2 @ 11:43

First Field Goal Overall

Will Riley (WSH)
3pt Shot @ 10:25

BKN

First Point

Nic Claxton
FT 2/2 @ 11:43

First Field Goal

Michael Porter Jr.
3pt Shot @ 10:11

WSH

First Point

Justin Champagnie
FT 1/2 @ 10:59

First Field Goal

Will Riley
3pt Shot @ 10:25

NBA First Basket Stats & Trends

Understanding First Basket Betting

First basket betting is one of the most popular prop bets in NBA games. The bet pays out when you correctly predict which player will score the first points of the game. Understanding historical scoring patterns can give you an edge when placing first basket bets.

Key Factors That Influence First Basket Results

Jump Ball Winners: The team that wins the opening tip-off has a significantly higher chance of scoring first. Centers who win tip-offs often immediately pass to guards or forwards for quick scoring opportunities.
Fast Break Specialists: Guards who excel in transition offense (like De'Aaron Fox, Ja Morant) have higher first basket rates when their team controls the opening possession.
Early Shot Clock Usage: Players who typically receive the first touch on offense are more likely to score first. Look for primary ball handlers and pick-and-roll ball handlers.
Three-Point Specialists: Teams that run designed three-point plays off the opening possession give shooters like Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard elevated first basket odds.
Free Throw Considerations: Remember that some sportsbooks count free throws as the first basket, while others only count field goals. This drastically changes the odds and probabilities.

Historical First Basket Trends

Home vs Away Impact: Home teams score the first basket approximately 52-54% of the time across NBA history. This slight edge is attributed to favorable jump ball officiating and home crowd energy during opening possessions.

Position Breakdown: Guards score roughly 50-55% of first baskets, forwards account for 30-35%, and centers score 10-15%. This distribution reflects modern NBA offensive schemes that prioritize perimeter play in early possessions.

Shot Type Distribution: Approximately 45% of first baskets come from three-pointers, 35% from two-point field goals, and 20% from free throws. The rise in three-point shooting has significantly increased the odds of the first basket being a three-pointer compared to a decade ago.

First Basket Betting Research

Use this tracker for first basket betting research by reviewing historical data to identify patterns for specific teams and players. Browse past games with the date selector and analyze:

Which players consistently score first for their teams
How specific team matchups affect first basket outcomes (jump ball advantages, pace of play)
Whether certain venues or game times correlate with first basket trends
Shot type patterns (free throws vs field goals) to inform your sportsbook selection

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this NBA first basket tracker updated live?

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Yes! Our NBA first basket tracker is updated every 10 minutes during game days. You can track live first basket scorers, including first point and first field goal stats for all NBA games throughout the season.

Who scored the first basket tonight in the NBA?

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Select today's date from the date selector above to see all first basket scorers from tonight's NBA games. The tracker shows both first point overall and first field goal scorers for each game, updated every 10 minutes.

How can I see who scored the first point today in NBA games?

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Simply select the current date from the dropdown menu to view all first point scorers from today's NBA games. The data includes player names, teams, shot types, and game clock times for both overall and per-team first baskets.

Do free throws count as the first basket?

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It depends on the sportsbook! Some books (like FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365, BetOnline, Bovada, Caesars, theScore Bet, and Hard Rock Bet) count free throws as the first basket. Others (like BetMGM, BetRivers, and Fanatics) only count field goals. Our tracker shows BOTH - "First Point Overall" includes free throws, while "First FG Overall" only counts field goals.

What's the difference between first point and first field goal?

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First Point Overall is the very first score in the game, which could be a free throw or a field goal. First Field Goal (FG) Overall is the first made basket from the field (2-pointer or 3-pointer), excluding free throws. If a free throw is the first point, these will be different players.

Can I see first basket data from previous games?

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Yes! Use the date selector dropdown at the top of the page to navigate between different game dates throughout the NBA season. You can view first basket scorers for any completed game date.

How often is the first basket data updated?

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The NBA first basket tracker updates every 10 minutes during the season. This ensures you have access to the most current first basket statistics and can track live games as they happen.