New Orleans Pelicans first basket statsZion Williamson first basket stats, 2026-27
Williamson has scored the first basket in 0 of 3 starts this season, and 18 of 187 since 2022-23 (10%). He has taken the game's first shot 0 times this season, and is 3-5 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 | 187 |
| Took the first shot | 0 of 3 | 16 of 187, 9% |
| Scored the first basket | 0 of 3 | 18 of 187, 10% |
| Scored his team’s first basket | 0 of 3 | 41 of 187, 22% |
| Jump balls | None | 3-5, 38% |
How his first baskets go in
Every game Williamson scored first, by shot.
| This season | Since 2022-23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Three | 0% | ||
| Layup | 83% | ||
| Jumper | 0% | ||
| Dunk | 17% | ||
| Hook | 0% |
Every start this season
| Date | Game | First shot | First basket | The Pelicans’ first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | NOP at DEN | Jamal Murray | Aaron Gordon, three | Trey Murphy III |
| Oct 23 | NOP at UTA | Ace Bailey | Ace Bailey, hook | Yves Missi |
| Oct 21 | IND at NOP | Ivica Zubac | Yves Missi, dunk | Yves Missi |