J. Giddey scored the first basket 2 times and took the first shot 0 times in the 2025-2026 season, appearing in 49 games as a starter. In those starts, Giddey gained the first possession 12.2% of the time, and scored the first basket 4.1% of the time. The most common first basket shot type is the 3pt. Giddey scored the first basket 1 time at home and 1 time on the road.
| SHOT TYPE | COUNT | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3pt | 1 | 50% |
| 2pt jump shot | 1 | 50% |
| OPPONENT | FIRST SHOTS | FIRST BASKETS |
|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 1 |
| ORL | 0 | 1 |
| DATE | MATCHUP | H/A | SHOT TYPE | RST | SRT | SH# | TEAM WON TIP? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | MIA @ CHI | HOME | 3pt | PG | PG | 3 | NO |
| Oct 25, 2025 | CHI @ ORL | AWAY | 2pt jump shot | PG | PG | 2 | NO |