Chicago Bulls first basket statsJalen Smith first basket stats, 2026-27
Smith has scored the first basket in 1 of 4 starts this season, and 6 of 72 since 2022-23 (8%). He has taken the game's first shot once this season, and is 8-17 on jump balls since 2022-23.
The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 4 | 72 |
| Took the first shot | 1 of 4 | 9 of 72, 13% |
| Scored the first basket | 1 of 4 | 6 of 72, 8% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 3 of 4 | 21 of 72, 29% |
| Jump balls | 1-3 | 8-17, 32% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Smith scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 0 of 1 | 67% | |
| Layup | 1 of 1 | 17% | |
| Jumper | 0 of 1 | 0% | |
| Dunk | 0 of 1 | 17% | |
| Hook | 0 of 1 | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Bulls’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | CHI at BOS | Paul George | Paul George, three | Josh Giddey |
| Oct 24 | WAS at CHI | Anthony Davis | Trae Young, three | Smith |
| Oct 23 | CHI at MIL | Smith | Smith, layup | Smith |
| Oct 21 | CHI at TOR | RJ Barrett | RJ Barrett, layup | Smith |