NBA first basket stats

Miami Heat first basket stats, 2026-27

The Heat have scored the first basket in 3 of 4 games this season (52% since 2022-23), and won 4 of 4 tips. Bam Adebayo has one of them, level with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip4 of 461% of 324
Scored first3 of 452% of 332
After winning the tip3 of 459% of 197
After losing the tip0 of 042% of 127
First point, free throws too2 of 452% of 332
Shots to their first basket3.32.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Heat scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 334%
Layup1 of 330%
Jumper2 of 328%
Dunk0 of 35%
Hook0 of 33%

Who scores first for the Heat

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
Bam Adebayo41114-054 of 301, 18%
Giannis Antetokounmpo411243 of 243, 18%
Davion Mitchell401110 of 124, 8%
Andrew Wiggins400032 of 228, 14%
Klay Thompson420028 of 216, 13%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Heat’s firstShots to it
Oct 26DAL at MIAWon, AdebayoDavion Mitchell, layupDavion Mitchell4
Oct 24MIA at CHAWon, AdebayoBam Adebayo, jumperBam Adebayo1
Oct 23DET at MIAWon, AdebayoJohn Collins, threeGiannis Antetokounmpo7
Oct 21MIN at MIAWon, AdebayoGiannis Antetokounmpo, jumperGiannis Antetokounmpo1

Every team

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