Houston Rockets first basket statsJabari Smith Jr. first basket stats, 2026-27
Smith Jr. has scored the first basket in 0 of 4 starts this season, and 24 of 275 since 2022-23 (9%). He has taken the game's first shot once this season, and is 16-35 on jump balls since 2022-23.
The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 4 | 275 |
| Took the first shot | 1 of 4 | 20 of 275, 7% |
| Scored the first basket | 0 of 4 | 24 of 275, 9% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 1 of 4 | 45 of 275, 16% |
| Jump balls | None | 16-35, 31% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Smith Jr. scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 63% | ||
| Layup | 0% | ||
| Jumper | 29% | ||
| Dunk | 8% | ||
| Hook | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Rockets’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | ATL at HOU | Amen Thompson | Amen Thompson, dunk | Amen Thompson |
| Oct 24 | HOU at ATL | Smith Jr. | Dyson Daniels, layup | 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 |