31.   Iverson then scored the first basket of the second period to tie the game for the first time.

32.   Joe Smith scored the first basket of overtime and Houston never led again.

33.   Johnson missed his opening shot, a hook from the low post over Joe Smith, and later drove the floor for a layup for his first basket.

34.   Magic center John Amaechi scored the first basket in the arena -- and the first of the new century in the NBA.

35.   Orlando center John Amaechi scored the first basket in the arena -- and the first of the new century in the NBA.

36.   Real Madrid dominated from the start, taking a nine-point lead before the Italian team managed to score its first basket after nearly five minutes of play.

37.   The fans finally made some noise with two minutes left in the half when Cassell scored his first basket.

38.   The Grizzlies scored the first basket of the final quarter and stayed in front the rest of the way, eventually pulling when Jones scored five straight points.

39.   The Tigers got the first basket of the game, but that was their only lead.

40.   The Wildcats scored the first basket of the game, then trailed the rest of the half.