NBA first basket stats

Brooklyn Nets first basket stats, 2026-27

The Nets have scored the first basket in 1 of 4 games this season (45% since 2022-23), and won 2 of 4 tips. Julius Randle has one of them.

The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip2 of 452% of 329
Scored first1 of 445% of 332
After winning the tip1 of 256% of 171
After losing the tip0 of 235% of 158
First point, free throws too1 of 445% of 332
Shots to their first basket2.02.4

How their first baskets go in

Games the Nets scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 130%
Layup0 of 126%
Jumper1 of 125%
Dunk0 of 113%
Hook0 of 15%

Who scores first for the Nets

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
Julius Randle411138 of 275, 14%
Michael Porter Jr.400031 of 276, 11%
Egor Demin40004 of 49, 8%
Day'Ron Sharpe40022-22 of 17, 12%
Keon Ellis31014 of 63, 6%
Nolan Traore10003 of 32, 9%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Nets’ firstShots to it
Oct 27BKN at BOSLost, SharpePaul George, jumperDay'Ron Sharpe2
Oct 25IND at BKNLost, SharpeIvica Zubac, layupDay'Ron Sharpe3
Oct 24BKN at CLEWon, SharpePeyton Watson, threeKeon Ellis2
Oct 21CHA at BKNWon, SharpeJulius Randle, jumperJulius Randle1

Every team

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