NBA First Basket Predictions Tonight
Thursday, November 12, 2026 • 2026-27 Season
Who will score first tonight? Stats-based first basket predictions with player picks, tip-off probabilities, and shot type analysis for tonight's NBA games.
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Toronto Raptors @ Philadelphia 76ers
11/12/2026 06:00 PM
PHI
10 Games
1st Point
50.0%
1st FG
40.0%
Tip Win
60.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
VJ Edgecombe
20.0% (2/10 games)
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Dean Wade
10.0% (1/10 games)
3PT: 1
Jaylen Brown
10.0% (1/10 games)
FT: 1
Predicted Shot Type
TOR
10 Games
1st Point
40.0%
1st FG
40.0%
Tip Win
70.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
Ja'Kobe Walter
20.0% (2/10 games)
3PT: 1
RJ Barrett
10.0% (1/10 games)
3PT: 1
Scottie Barnes
10.0% (1/10 games)
Predicted Shot Type
Head-to-Head History (Last 5 Meetings)
Jan 13, 2026
Brandon Ingram
(TOR)
- Jumper
Tip: TOR
Jan 11, 2026
Jamal Shead
(TOR)
- Floater
Tip: PHI
Nov 20, 2025
Jakob Poeltl
(TOR)
- Hook
Tip: PHI
Nov 09, 2025
Scottie Barnes
(TOR)
- Jumper
Tip: TOR
Detroit Pistons @ Washington Wizards
11/12/2026 06:00 PM
WSH
10 Games
1st Point
20.0%
1st FG
20.0%
Tip Win
60.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
AJ Dybantsa
10.0% (1/10 games)
FT: 1
Trae Young
10.0% (1/10 games)
3PT: 1
Predicted Shot Type
DET
10 Games
1st Point
50.0%
1st FG
50.0%
Tip Win
30.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
John Collins
40.0% (4/10 games)
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Duncan Robinson
10.0% (1/10 games)
3PT: 1
Predicted Shot Type
Head-to-Head History (Last 5 Meetings)
Nov 10, 2026
John Collins
(DET)
- 3pt Shot
Tip: WSH
Mar 19, 2026
Tobias Harris
(DET)
- Jumper
Tip: WSH
Mar 17, 2026
Will Riley
(WSH)
- Jumper
Tip: DET
Feb 06, 2026
Alex Sarr
(WSH)
- Layup
Tip: WSH
Nov 11, 2025
Cade Cunningham
(DET)
- Jumper
Tip: DET
Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves
11/12/2026 07:00 PM
MIN
10 Games
1st Point
60.0%
1st FG
60.0%
Tip Win
50.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
LaMelo Ball
30.0% (3/10 games)
3PT: 2
Jaden McDaniels
20.0% (2/10 games)
Rudy Gobert
10.0% (1/10 games)
Rim: 1
Predicted Shot Type
DAL
10 Games
1st Point
50.0%
1st FG
40.0%
Tip Win
40.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
Daniel Gafford
20.0% (2/10 games)
Rim: 1
Caleb Martin
10.0% (1/10 games)
Cooper Flagg
10.0% (1/10 games)
Rim: 1
Predicted Shot Type
Head-to-Head History (Last 5 Meetings)
Mar 31, 2026
Max Christie
(DAL)
- 3pt Shot
Tip: MIN
Feb 21, 2026
Donte DiVincenzo
(MIN)
- 3pt Shot
Tip: MIN
Jan 29, 2026
Julius Randle
(MIN)
- Jumper
Tip: DAL
Nov 18, 2025
Moussa Cisse
(DAL)
- Hook
Tip: DAL
Charlotte Hornets @ Phoenix Suns
11/12/2026 08:00 PM
PHX
10 Games
1st Point
40.0%
1st FG
40.0%
Tip Win
40.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
Devin Booker
10.0% (1/10 games)
Khaman Maluach
10.0% (1/10 games)
FT: 1
Miles Bridges
10.0% (1/10 games)
Predicted Shot Type
CHA
10 Games
1st Point
50.0%
1st FG
50.0%
Tip Win
30.0%
Most Likely First Scorers
Moussa Diabate
20.0% (2/10 games)
Rim: 2
Brandon Miller
10.0% (1/10 games)
Dennis Schroder
10.0% (1/10 games)
3PT: 1
Predicted Shot Type
Head-to-Head History (Last 5 Meetings)
Apr 02, 2026
Collin Gillespie
(PHX)
- 3pt Shot
Tip: PHX
Mar 09, 2026
Brandon Miller
(CHA)
- Jumper
Tip: PHX