NBA first basket stats

Charlotte Hornets first basket stats, 2026-27

The Hornets have scored the first basket in 2 of 4 games this season (48% since 2022-23), and won 0 of 4 tips. Brandon Miller has one of them, level with Moussa Diabate.

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The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip0 of 445% of 328
Scored first2 of 448% of 332
After winning the tip0 of 065% of 149
After losing the tip2 of 435% of 179
First point, free throws too2 of 446% of 332
Shots to their first basket2.52.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Hornets scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 228%
Layup0 of 232%
Jumper1 of 222%
Dunk1 of 215%
Hook0 of 23%

Who scores first for the Hornets

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
Brandon Miller401123 of 164, 14%
Moussa Diabate41120-45 of 60, 8%
Dennis Schroder40018 of 178, 4%
Naz Reid40004 of 49, 8%
Sion James40000 of 23, 0%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Hornets’ firstShots to it
Oct 26WAS at CHALost, DiabateBrandon Miller, jumperBrandon Miller4
Oct 24MIA at CHALost, DiabateBam Adebayo, jumperDennis Schroder1
Oct 23ATL at CHALost, DiabateMoussa Diabate, dunkMoussa Diabate1
Oct 21CHA at BKNLost, DiabateJulius Randle, jumperMoussa Diabate4

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