21.   The student body at the USCB Thunderdome traditionally throw tortillas on the court after the Gauchos first basket of the game.

22.   Their first basket is expected by the end of the month.

23.   Then Steve Francis scored on a drive for his first basket.

24.   Thompson responded with eight points and six rebounds, including the first basket of overtime.

25.   When Brand got his first basket, Duke led by nine.

26.   Woodward broke the ice when he knocked down a trey for the first basket of the game.

27.   Pippen played well in spurts Saturday night, hitting the first basket of the game as the Bulls struggled to beat the Golden State Warriors.

28.   He missed his opening shot, and later drove the floor for a layup for his first basket.

29.   Indiana led after the first basket, but the Spartans controlled the game.

30.   Indiana scored the first basket of the second half to regain the lead, but Michigan quickly got it back for good.