The NBA Season is here! We've got some exciting matchups early on in the season, so let's look at some of the players who could score the first points of the game.
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Sunday's Best NBA First Basket Prop Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder
It's a great beginning of the season for the Thunder as they start 2-0. This team made it to the playoffs last year, and with Chet Holmgren back, they could go even further. The defending champion Nuggets have also picked up two wins, and Nikola Jokic has been great, as he's nearly averaging a triple-double. Joker already has a first field goal, and he’ll get the first cracks at an attempt tonight.
Pick: Nikola Jokic (+550)
San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers
The Spurs won't be a championship contender this season, but with Victor Wembanyama, they'll be one of the more watched teams. When the Clippers have Paul George and Kawahi Leonard on the court, they are one of the better teams in the West, and if they stay healthy, they can make a deep playoff run. Wemby has won both tip-offs this season, and that reach advantage forces you to go with him. Jeremy Sochan has a first basket this season, and at the wing is where the Clippers' defense is the most vulnerable.
Pick: Jeremy Sochan (+650)
Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks
The new era for the Bucks started off with an exciting win over the 76ers. Damian Lillard immediately made an impact by scoring 39 points, including the final nine points in the victory. The Hawks season isn't starting so well as they've dropped their first two games, and while offensively they're playing well, the defense looks like it could be a problem this year. Giannis was among the top first scorers last season and had the Bucks' first points in their previous game.
Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo (+330)
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