Philadelphia 76ers first basket statsJoel Embiid first basket stats, 2026-27
Embiid has scored the first basket in 0 of 3 starts this season, and 35 of 165 since 2022-23 (21%). He has taken the game's first shot 0 times this season, and is 78-68 on jump balls since 2022-23.
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The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 3 | 165 |
| Took the first shot | 0 of 3 | 27 of 165, 16% |
| Scored the first basket | 0 of 3 | 35 of 165, 21% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 0 of 3 | 62 of 165, 38% |
| Jump balls | 2-1 | 78-68, 53% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Embiid scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 3% | ||
| Layup | 37% | ||
| Jumper | 57% | ||
| Dunk | 3% | ||
| Hook | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The 76ers’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | MIL at PHI | Dean Wade | Dean Wade, three | Dean Wade |
| Oct 22 | CLE at PHI | Jarrett Allen | Jarrett Allen, hook | LeBron James |
| Oct 20 | PHI at NYK | Tyrese Maxey | Tyrese Maxey, three | Tyrese Maxey |