Houston Rockets first basket statsAmen Thompson first basket stats, 2026-27
Thompson has scored the first basket in 1 of 4 starts this season, and 12 of 148 since 2022-23 (8%). He has taken the game's first shot once this season, and is 3-1 on jump balls since 2022-23.
The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 4 | 148 |
| Took the first shot | 1 of 4 | 6 of 148, 4% |
| Scored the first basket | 1 of 4 | 12 of 148, 8% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 1 of 4 | 27 of 148, 18% |
| Jump balls | None | 3-1, 75% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Thompson scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 0 of 1 | 0% | |
| Layup | 0 of 1 | 33% | |
| Jumper | 0 of 1 | 33% | |
| Dunk | 1 of 1 | 33% | |
| Hook | 0 of 1 | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Rockets’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | ATL at HOU | Thompson | Thompson, dunk | Thompson |
| Oct 24 | HOU at ATL | Jabari Smith Jr. | Dyson Daniels, layup | Jabari Smith Jr. |
| Oct 23 | HOU at SAS | Dylan Harper | Alperen Sengun, three | Alperen Sengun |
| Oct 21 | DAL at HOU | P.J. Washington | P.J. Washington, three | Alperen Sengun |