NBA First Basket Stats By Player 2023-24
Which player has scored the first basket the most times in the 2023-24 season?
Nikola Jokic scored the first basket 18 times in the 2023-24 season, which was the most of any player. He scored the first basket in 22.8% of the games he played.
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Which player had the first shot attempt the most often in the 2023-24 season?
Jaren Jackson Jr. took the first shot attempt 19 times in the 2023-24 season, which was the most of any player. He took the first shot attempt in 28.8% of the games he played.
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).