NBA first basket stats

New Orleans Pelicans first basket stats, 2026-27

The Pelicans have scored the first basket in 1 of 3 games this season (51% since 2022-23), and won 0 of 3 tips. Yves Missi has one of them.

Tonight: DEN at NOP, 8pm ETodds, stats and our pick

The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip0 of 338% of 323
Scored first1 of 351% of 331
After winning the tip0 of 072% of 124
After losing the tip1 of 339% of 199
First point, free throws too1 of 352% of 331
Shots to their first basket2.32.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Pelicans scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 120%
Layup0 of 137%
Jumper0 of 129%
Dunk1 of 111%
Hook0 of 14%

Who scores first for the Pelicans

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
Dejounte Murray300025 of 200, 13%
Zion Williamson300018 of 187, 10%
Trey Murphy III300116 of 208, 8%
Jeremiah Fears30007 of 52, 13%
Yves Missi20120-27 of 83, 8%
DeAndre Jordan10000-10 of 23, 0%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Pelicans’ firstShots to it
Oct 24NOP at DENLost, JordanAaron Gordon, threeTrey Murphy III3
Oct 23NOP at UTALost, MissiAce Bailey, hookYves Missi2
Oct 21IND at NOPLost, MissiYves Missi, dunkYves Missi2

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