When predicting the NBA first basket scorer, it would be helpful to know who leads the league in this stat, especially since it is one of the more popular options with NBA betting.
So, who has made the most first baskets during the 2025 regular season?
NBA First Basket Scorer Leaders
| Rank | Player | Team | First Baskets Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | Brandon Ingram | Raptors | 4 |
| T-1 | Wendell Carter Jr. | Magic | 4 |
| T-1 | Lauri Markkanen | Jazz | 4 |
| T-4 | Chet Holmgren | Thunder | 3 |
| T-4 | Khris Middleton | Wizards | 3 |
| T-4 | Deandre Hunter | Cavaliers | 3 |
| T-4 | Karl Anthony-Towns | Knicks | 3 |
| T-4 | Devin Vassell | Kings | 3 |
| T-4 | Neemias Queta | Celtics | 3 |
| T-4 | Franz Wagner | Magic | 3 |
| T-4 | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | 3 |
| T-4 | Norman Powell | Heat | 3 |
Which NBA Player Has Scored The Most First Baskets This Season?
Brandon Ingram of the Raptors, Lauri Markkanen of the Jazz and Wendell Carter Jr. of the Magic have the most first baskets scored this season in the NBA with four.
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