NBA first basket stats

New York Knicks first basket stats, 2026-27

The Knicks have scored the first basket in 2 of 4 games this season (50% since 2022-23), and won 1 of 4 tips. Jalen Brunson has one of them, level with Karl-Anthony Towns.

Tonight: NYK at CHI, 8pm ETthe jump ball and the stats

The opening

This seasonSince 2022-23
Won the tip1 of 449% of 325
Scored first2 of 450% of 332
After winning the tip1 of 171% of 158
After losing the tip1 of 330% of 167
First point, free throws too2 of 452% of 332
Shots to their first basket2.82.2

How their first baskets go in

Games the Knicks scored first, by shot.

This seasonSince 2022-23
Three0 of 230%
Layup1 of 223%
Jumper1 of 234%
Dunk0 of 29%
Hook0 of 24%

Who scores first for the Knicks

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
Jalen Brunson401145 of 288, 16%
Karl-Anthony Towns41121-330 of 242, 12%
Mikal Bridges410138 of 333, 11%
OG Anunoby400023 of 262, 9%
Josh Hart400010 of 227, 4%

Game by game

DateGameTipFirst basketThe Knicks’ firstShots to it
Oct 27DET at NYKWon, TownsKarl-Anthony Towns, layupKarl-Anthony Towns1
Oct 25ORL at NYKLost, TownsJalen Brunson, jumperJalen Brunson1
Oct 23NYK at BOSLost, TownsJayson Tatum, jumperKarl-Anthony Towns3
Oct 20PHI at NYKLost, TownsTyrese Maxey, threeMikal Bridges6

Every team

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