NBA first basket stats

Minnesota Timberwolves first basket stats, 2026-27

The Timberwolves have scored the first basket in 2 of 4 games this season (54% since 2022-23), and won 0 of 4 tips. Rudy Gobert has one of them, level with Jaden McDaniels.

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The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip0 of 452% of 327
Scored first2 of 454% of 332
After winning the tip0 of 065% of 169
After losing the tip2 of 442% of 158
First point, free throws too2 of 452% of 332
Shots to their first basket2.32.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Timberwolves scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 228%
Layup1 of 228%
Jumper1 of 226%
Dunk0 of 216%
Hook0 of 23%

Who scores first for the Timberwolves

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
Rudy Gobert40110-435 of 298, 12%
Jaden McDaniels401232 of 309, 10%
Anthony Edwards400041 of 300, 14%
LaMelo Ball400116 of 178, 9%
Jonathan Kuminga40009 of 90, 10%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Timberwolves’ firstShots to it
Oct 26MIN at CLELost, GobertJarrett Allen, jumperJaden McDaniels4
Oct 25TOR at MINLost, GobertRudy Gobert, layupRudy Gobert2
Oct 23MIN at ORLLost, GobertJaden McDaniels, jumperJaden McDaniels2
Oct 21MIN at MIALost, GobertGiannis Antetokounmpo, jumperLaMelo Ball1

Every team

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