Dallas Mavericks first basket statsKyrie Irving first basket stats, 2026-27
Irving has scored the first basket in 0 of 3 starts this season, and 20 of 171 since 2022-23 (12%). He has taken the game's first shot 0 times this season.
The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 3 | 171 |
| Took the first shot | 0 of 3 | 18 of 171, 11% |
| Scored the first basket | 0 of 3 | 20 of 171, 12% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 1 of 3 | 35 of 171, 20% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Irving scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 35% | ||
| Layup | 25% | ||
| Jumper | 40% | ||
| Dunk | 0% | ||
| Hook | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Mavericks’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | DAL at MIA | Klay Thompson | Davion Mitchell, layup | Irving |
| Oct 23 | DAL at IND | Andrew Nembhard | Daniel Gafford, jumper | Daniel Gafford |
| Oct 21 | DAL at HOU | P.J. Washington | P.J. Washington, three | P.J. Washington |