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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So, who has scored the most first baskets in the NBA this season as of February 11?
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NBA First Basket Scorer Leaders
| Rank | Player | Team | First Baskets Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | Desmond Bane | Grizzlies | 12 |
| T-1 | Alperen Sengun | Rockets | 12 |
| T-3 | Jamal Murray | Nuggets | 11 |
| T-3 | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | 11 |
| 5 | Ivica Zubac | Clippers | 10 |
| T-6 | Kristaps Porzingis | Celtics | 9 |
| T-6 | Bam Adebayo | Heat | 9 |
| T-6 | P.J. Washington | Mavericks | 9 |
| T-9 | Paul George | 76ers | 8 |
| T-9 | Devin Booker | Suns | 8 |
| T-9 | Norman Powell | Clippers | 8 |
| T-9 | Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | 8 |
| T-9 | Jarrett Allen | Cavaliers | 8 |
| T-9 | RJ Barrett | Raptors | 8 |
| T-9 | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 8 |
| T-9 | Gradey Dick | Raptors | 8 |
Which NBA Player Has Scored The Most First Baskets This Season?
Desmond Bane of the Grizzlies and Alperen Sengun of the Rockets have scored the most first baskets in the NBA this season with 12 apiece. Jamal Murray and Evan Mobley are next with 11.
