Boston Celtics first basket statsPaul George first basket stats, 2026-27
George has scored the first basket in 2 of 4 starts this season, and 34 of 212 since 2022-23 (16%). He has taken the game's first shot 2 times this season, and is 1-0 on jump balls since 2022-23.
The numbers
Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 4 | 212 |
| Took the first shot | 2 of 4 | 28 of 212, 13% |
| Scored the first basket | 2 of 4 | 34 of 212, 16% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 2 of 4 | 60 of 212, 28% |
| Jump balls | None | 1-0, 100% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game George scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 1 of 2 | 38% | |
| Layup | 0 of 2 | 15% | |
| Jumper | 1 of 2 | 41% | |
| Dunk | 0 of 2 | 6% | |
| Hook | 0 of 2 | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Celtics’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | BKN at BOS | George | George, jumper | George |
| Oct 26 | CHI at BOS | George | George, three | George |
| Oct 23 | NYK at BOS | Mikal Bridges | Jayson Tatum, jumper | Jayson Tatum |
| Oct 20 | BOS at DET | John Collins | John Collins, layup | Jayson Tatum |