NBA first basket stats

Boston Celtics first basket stats, 2026-27

The Celtics have scored the first basket in 3 of 4 games this season (54% since 2022-23), and won 4 of 4 tips. Paul George has 2 of them.

The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip4 of 457% of 324
Scored first3 of 454% of 332
After winning the tip3 of 466% of 184
After losing the tip0 of 037% of 140
First point, free throws too3 of 454% of 332
Shots to their first basket1.52.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Celtics scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three1 of 337%
Layup0 of 325%
Jumper2 of 321%
Dunk0 of 316%
Hook0 of 32%

Who scores first for the Celtics

This season, out of his starts. Since 2022-23 counts every start, for any team.

PlayerStartsFirst shotScored firstTeam’s firstJump ballsScored first since 2022-23
Paul George422234 of 212, 16%
Jayson Tatum401231 of 240, 13%
Derrick White400016 of 300, 5%
Mitchell Robinson40004-09 of 102, 9%
Jordan Walsh40001 of 31, 3%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Celtics’ firstShots to it
Oct 27BKN at BOSWon, RobinsonPaul George, jumperPaul George1
Oct 26CHI at BOSWon, RobinsonPaul George, threePaul George2
Oct 23NYK at BOSWon, RobinsonJayson Tatum, jumperJayson Tatum2
Oct 20BOS at DETWon, RobinsonJohn Collins, layupJayson Tatum1

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