NBA First Basket Tracker
2026 Season • Updates Every 10 Minutes
Track the first basket scorers in every NBA game. See who scores the first point and first field goal of each game, with detailed shot type and timing information.
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):
First Baskets - October 30, 2025
| Date/Time | Matchup | First Point Overall | First FG Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM ET |
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets |
Franz Wagner
(ORL) 2pt Shot @ 11:24 |
Franz Wagner
(ORL) 2pt Shot @ 11:24 |
Per-Team First Baskets - October 30, 2025
| Date/Time | Matchup | Team | First Point | First FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct 30, 2025 07:00 PM ET |
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets | CHA |
Ryan Kalkbrenner Layup @ 11:07 |
Ryan Kalkbrenner Layup @ 11:07 |
| ORL |
Franz Wagner 2pt Shot @ 11:24 |
Franz Wagner 2pt Shot @ 11:24 |