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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 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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| Date/Time | Matchup | First Point Overall | First FG Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jan 23, 2026 10:00 PM ET |
Toronto Raptors at Portland Trail Blazers |
Sandro Mamukelashvili
(TOR) 3pt Shot @ 9:45 |
Sandro Mamukelashvili
(TOR) 3pt Shot @ 9:45 |
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Jan 23, 2026 09:30 PM ET |
Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucks |
Myles Turner
(MIL) Layup @ 11:39 |
Myles Turner
(MIL) Layup @ 11:39 |
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Jan 23, 2026 08:00 PM ET |
New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies |
Cedric Coward
(MEM) 3pt Shot @ 11:44 |
Cedric Coward
(MEM) 3pt Shot @ 11:44 |
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Jan 23, 2026 08:00 PM ET |
Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder |
Chet Holmgren
(OKC) 2pt Shot @ 11:43 |
Chet Holmgren
(OKC) 2pt Shot @ 11:43 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks |
Devin Booker
(PHX) 3pt Shot @ 11:39 |
Devin Booker
(PHX) 3pt Shot @ 11:39 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets |
Sam Hauser
(BOS) 3pt Shot @ 11:12 |
Sam Hauser
(BOS) 3pt Shot @ 11:12 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers |
Donovan Mitchell
(CLE) 3pt Shot @ 11:42 |
Donovan Mitchell
(CLE) 3pt Shot @ 11:42 |
|
Jan 23, 2026 07:00 PM ET |
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons |
Kevin Durant
(HOU) Jumper @ 10:45 |
Kevin Durant
(HOU) Jumper @ 10:45 |
| Date/Time | Matchup | Team | First Point | First FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jan 23, 2026 10:00 PM ET |
Toronto Raptors at Portland Trail Blazers | POR |
Jrue Holiday Layup @ 9:07 |
Jrue Holiday Layup @ 9:07 |
| TOR |
Sandro Mamukelashvili 3pt Shot @ 9:45 |
Sandro Mamukelashvili 3pt Shot @ 9:45 |
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Jan 23, 2026 09:30 PM ET |
Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucks | DEN |
Zeke Nnaji 3pt Shot @ 11:17 |
Zeke Nnaji 3pt Shot @ 11:17 |
| MIL |
Myles Turner Layup @ 11:39 |
Myles Turner Layup @ 11:39 |
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Jan 23, 2026 08:00 PM ET |
New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies | MEM |
Cedric Coward 3pt Shot @ 11:44 |
Cedric Coward 3pt Shot @ 11:44 |
| NO |
Zion Williamson Dunk @ 9:52 |
Zion Williamson Dunk @ 9:52 |
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Jan 23, 2026 08:00 PM ET |
Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder | IND |
Aaron Nesmith Layup @ 11:35 |
Aaron Nesmith Layup @ 11:35 |
| OKC |
Chet Holmgren 2pt Shot @ 11:43 |
Chet Holmgren 2pt Shot @ 11:43 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks | ATL |
Onyeka Okongwu 3pt Shot @ 11:10 |
Onyeka Okongwu 3pt Shot @ 11:10 |
| PHX |
Devin Booker 3pt Shot @ 11:39 |
Devin Booker 3pt Shot @ 11:39 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets | BKN |
Noah Clowney 3pt Shot @ 9:14 |
Noah Clowney 3pt Shot @ 9:14 |
| BOS |
Sam Hauser 3pt Shot @ 11:12 |
Sam Hauser 3pt Shot @ 11:12 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:30 PM ET |
Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers | CLE |
Donovan Mitchell 3pt Shot @ 11:42 |
Donovan Mitchell 3pt Shot @ 11:42 |
| SAC |
Russell Westbrook FT 1/2 @ 9:12 |
Dylan Cardwell Dunk @ 8:10 |
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Jan 23, 2026 07:00 PM ET |
Houston Rockets at Detroit Pistons | DET |
Jalen Duren Layup @ 10:34 |
Jalen Duren Layup @ 10:34 |
| HOU |
Kevin Durant Jumper @ 10:45 |
Kevin Durant Jumper @ 10:45 |
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.