NBA first basket stats

Denver Nuggets first basket stats, 2026-27

The Nuggets have scored the first basket in 2 of 3 games this season (52% since 2022-23), and won 2 of 3 tips. Nikola Jokic has one of them, level with Aaron Gordon.

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The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip2 of 352% of 324
Scored first2 of 352% of 331
After winning the tip2 of 266% of 170
After losing the tip0 of 136% of 154
First point, free throws too2 of 353% of 331
Shots to their first basket2.72.1

How their first baskets go in

Games the Nuggets scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three2 of 231%
Layup0 of 229%
Jumper0 of 227%
Dunk0 of 27%
Hook0 of 26%

Who scores first for the Nuggets

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
Nikola Jokic31112-147 of 286, 16%
Aaron Gordon301124 of 219, 11%
Jamal Murray310139 of 269, 14%
Christian Braun30008 of 134, 6%
Bryce Hopkins20000 of 2, 0%
Cameron Johnson100015 of 200, 8%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Nuggets’ firstShots to it
Oct 26GSW at DENWon, JokicNikola Jokic, threeNikola Jokic1
Oct 24NOP at DENWon, JokicAaron Gordon, threeAaron Gordon3
Oct 22DEN at OKCLost, JokicCason Wallace, threeJamal Murray4

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