NBA first basket stats

Houston Rockets first basket stats, 2026-27

The Rockets have scored the first basket in 2 of 4 games this season (52% since 2022-23), and won 3 of 4 tips. Alperen Sengun has one of them, level with Amen Thompson.

Tonight: HOU at MIL, 8pm ETthe jump ball and the stats

The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip3 of 440% of 323
Scored first2 of 452% of 332
After winning the tip1 of 364% of 129
After losing the tip1 of 143% of 194
First point, free throws too2 of 451% of 332
Shots to their first basket3.02.1

How their first baskets go in

Games the Rockets scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three1 of 223%
Layup0 of 229%
Jumper0 of 227%
Dunk1 of 213%
Hook0 of 27%

Who scores first for the Rockets

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
Alperen Sengun40123-153 of 287, 18%
Amen Thompson411112 of 148, 8%
Kevin Durant400035 of 266, 13%
Jabari Smith Jr.410124 of 275, 9%
Fred VanVleet300013 of 205, 6%
Reed Sheppard10002 of 25, 8%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Rockets’ firstShots to it
Oct 26ATL at HOUWon, SengunAmen Thompson, dunkAmen Thompson1
Oct 24HOU at ATLWon, SengunDyson Daniels, layupJabari Smith Jr.5
Oct 23HOU at SASLost, SengunAlperen Sengun, threeAlperen Sengun1
Oct 21DAL at HOUWon, SengunP.J. Washington, threeAlperen Sengun5

Every team

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