When predicting the NBA first basket scorer, it would be helpful to know who leads the league in this stat, especially with the NBA Second Chance promotion.
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A bettor will get their wager back if a player they placed a straight bet on to score the first basket of the game ends up scoring the second field goal instead.
So, who has scored the most first baskets in the NBA this season, as of January 21?
NBA First Basket Scorer Leaders
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| Rank | Player | Team | First Baskets Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alperen Sengun | Rockets | 10 |
| T-2 | Mikal Bridges | Knicks | 9 |
| T-2 | Desmond Bane | Grizzlies | 9 |
| T-4 | Ivica Zubac | Clippers | 8 |
| T-4 | Bam Adebayo | Heat | 8 |
| T-4 | P.J. Washington | Mavericks | 8 |
| T-4 | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | 8 |
| T-8 | Paul George | 76ers | 7 |
| T-8 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 7 |
| T-8 | Devin Booker | Suns | 7 |
| T-8 | Norman Powell | Clippers | 7 |
| T-8 | Domantas Sabonis | Kings | 7 |
| T-8 | Jamal Murray | Nuggets | 7 |
| T-8 | Jacob Poeltl | Raptors | 7 |
| T-8 | Jarrett Allen | Cavaliers | 7 |
| T-8 | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 7 |
| T-8 | Jalen Johnson | Hawks | 7 |
| T-8 | Jabari Smith Jr. | Rockets | 7 |
| T-8 | Desmond Bane | Grizzlies | 7 |
