2025-26 • 974 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.
This 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 FB Rate shows what percentage of games a player scores the first basket when in the starting lineup. 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 | Games Started | FB Rate | Shot Type Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | 14 | 58 | 14/58 (24.1%) |
3PT: 4
Rim: 2
Mid: 5
FT: 3
|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | 13 | 60 | 13/60 (21.7%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 4
Mid: 4
FT: 3
|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | 13 | 51 | 13/51 (25.5%) |
Rim: 6
Mid: 3
FT: 4
|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 12 | 55 | 12/55 (21.8%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 9
|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | 11 | 62 | 11/62 (17.7%) |
3PT: 3
Mid: 8
|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | 10 | 60 | 10/60 (16.7%) |
Rim: 7
Mid: 3
|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | 10 | 63 | 10/63 (15.9%) |
3PT: 5
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | 10 | 62 | 10/62 (16.1%) |
Rim: 3
Mid: 7
|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | 10 | 52 | 10/52 (19.2%) |
3PT: 4
Rim: 4
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Brandon Miller | CHA | 9 | 49 | 9/49 (18.4%) |
3PT: 3
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | 9 | 56 | 9/56 (16.1%) |
Rim: 1
Mid: 8
|
| Victor Wembanyama | SA | 9 | 42 | 9/42 (21.4%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 3
Mid: 2
FT: 2
|
| Devin Vassell | SA | 9 | 51 | 9/51 (17.6%) |
3PT: 4
Mid: 5
|
| Devin Booker | PHX | 9 | 49 | 9/49 (18.4%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 5
FT: 1
|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | 9 | 61 | 9/61 (14.8%) |
3PT: 2
Mid: 7
|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 9 | 48 | 9/48 (18.8%) |
Rim: 4
Mid: 5
|
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | 8 | 57 | 8/57 (14.0%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | 8 | 58 | 8/58 (13.8%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Keyonte George | UTAH | 8 | 53 | 8/53 (15.1%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
FT: 1
|
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | 8 | 65 | 8/65 (12.3%) |
3PT: 1
Mid: 7
|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTAH | 8 | 42 | 8/42 (19.0%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | 8 | 52 | 8/52 (15.4%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 4
FT: 1
|
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | 8 | 55 | 8/55 (14.5%) |
3PT: 4
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
|
| LeBron James | LAL | 8 | 44 | 8/44 (18.2%) |
Rim: 4
Mid: 4
|
| Jalen Duren | DET | 8 | 54 | 8/54 (14.8%) |
Rim: 5
Mid: 1
FT: 2
|
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | 8 | 39 | 8/39 (20.5%) |
3PT: 4
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | 8 | 33 | 8/33 (24.2%) |
Rim: 1
Mid: 5
FT: 2
|
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | 8 | 64 | 8/64 (12.5%) |
3PT: 3
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | 8 | 53 | 8/53 (15.1%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 4
|
| Julius Randle | MIN | 7 | 65 | 7/65 (10.8%) |
3PT: 1
Mid: 6
|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | 7 | 57 | 7/57 (12.3%) |
3PT: 3
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | 7 | 49 | 7/49 (14.3%) |
3PT: 2
Mid: 5
|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTAH | 7 | 36 | 7/36 (19.4%) |
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
FT: 2
|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | 7 | 60 | 7/60 (11.7%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | 7 | 55 | 7/55 (12.7%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Stephon Castle | SA | 7 | 55 | 7/55 (12.7%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
FT: 2
|
| Saddiq Bey | NO | 7 | 51 | 7/51 (13.7%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 1
Mid: 5
|
| Deni Avdija | POR | 7 | 50 | 7/50 (14.0%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 3
Mid: 1
FT: 2
|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | 7 | 65 | 7/65 (10.8%) |
3PT: 4
Rim: 1
Mid: 2
|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | 6 | 54 | 6/54 (11.1%) |
3PT: 4
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | 6 | 44 | 6/44 (13.6%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 1
Mid: 3
|
| Norman Powell | MIA | 6 | 49 | 6/49 (12.2%) |
3PT: 5
Mid: 1
|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | 6 | 27 | 6/27 (22.2%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 2
Mid: 3
|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | 6 | 55 | 6/55 (10.9%) |
3PT: 2
Mid: 3
FT: 1
|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | 6 | 50 | 6/50 (12.0%) |
Rim: 2
Mid: 2
FT: 2
|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | 6 | 56 | 6/56 (10.7%) |
Rim: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | 6 | 33 | 6/33 (18.2%) |
3PT: 3
Rim: 1
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Jay Huff | IND | 6 | 41 | 6/41 (14.6%) |
3PT: 2
Rim: 2
Mid: 1
FT: 1
|
| Quinten Post | GS | 6 | 33 | 6/33 (18.2%) |
3PT: 4
Mid: 2
|
| Herbert Jones | NO | 6 | 43 | 6/43 (14.0%) |
3PT: 1
Rim: 4
Mid: 1
|
Team-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 | 67 | 42.4% | 42 | 62.7% | 39 | 58.2% |
| CLE | 65 | 63.5% | 41 | 63.1% | 40 | 61.5% |
| MIA | 66 | 60.3% | 40 | 60.6% | 37 | 56.1% |
| UTAH | 65 | 59.4% | 39 | 60.0% | 39 | 60.0% |
| MIN | 65 | 55.4% | 38 | 58.5% | 40 | 61.5% |
| PHX | 65 | 75.0% | 37 | 56.9% | 36 | 55.4% |
| LAL | 65 | 63.1% | 37 | 56.9% | 37 | 56.9% |
| OKC | 65 | 54.8% | 36 | 55.4% | 35 | 53.8% |
| SA | 66 | 69.2% | 36 | 54.5% | 33 | 50.0% |
| DEN | 65 | 57.4% | 35 | 53.8% | 35 | 53.8% |
| PHI | 65 | 54.1% | 35 | 53.8% | 33 | 50.8% |
| TOR | 64 | 45.3% | 34 | 53.1% | 39 | 60.9% |
| BOS | 65 | 43.8% | 34 | 52.3% | 35 | 53.8% |
| ATL | 65 | 54.0% | 33 | 50.8% | 30 | 46.2% |
| ORL | 63 | 63.9% | 33 | 52.4% | 35 | 55.6% |
| DET | 64 | 45.0% | 32 | 50.0% | 35 | 54.7% |
| CHA | 66 | 48.4% | 32 | 48.5% | 34 | 51.5% |
| GS | 65 | 42.2% | 31 | 47.7% | 32 | 49.2% |
| NO | 66 | 17.5% | 31 | 47.0% | 31 | 47.0% |
| LAC | 64 | 46.0% | 30 | 46.9% | 27 | 42.2% |
| IND | 65 | 46.2% | 30 | 46.2% | 28 | 43.1% |
| SAC | 66 | 43.5% | 30 | 45.5% | 32 | 48.5% |
| HOU | 63 | 38.7% | 29 | 46.0% | 29 | 46.0% |
| DAL | 65 | 41.3% | 29 | 44.6% | 29 | 44.6% |
| MEM | 64 | 48.4% | 29 | 45.3% | 29 | 45.3% |
| BKN | 65 | 56.5% | 27 | 41.5% | 27 | 41.5% |
| MIL | 64 | 30.2% | 25 | 39.1% | 27 | 42.2% |
| POR | 66 | 58.5% | 25 | 37.9% | 27 | 40.9% |
| WSH | 64 | 29.7% | 24 | 37.5% | 23 | 35.9% |
| CHI | 65 | 46.0% | 20 | 30.8% | 21 | 32.3% |
Track 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.
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.
