NBA First Basket Stats By Player 2022-23
Which player has scored the first basket the most times in the 2022-23 season?
Joel Embiid and Jonas Valanciunas are tied with 20 first baskets each in the 2022-23 season, which was the most of any player.
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Which player had the first shot attempt the most often in the 2022-23 season?
Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis are tied with 17 first shot attempts each in the 2022-23 season, which was the most of any player.
The first basket is the first points scored in the game (the first made field goal or free throw when the score is 0-0).