WNBA · Los Angeles Sparks · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Ariel Atkins First Basket Stats
How often Ariel Atkins scores the game's first basket for the Los Angeles Sparks, and how that compares with teammates. Built from every tracked game of the 2026 WNBA season.
The 2026 WNBA season is over, so these are its final numbers.
- In the 2026 WNBA season, Ariel Atkins has not scored the game's first basket in 42 starts.
- The Los Angeles Sparks score the first basket 43.2% of the time this season (44 games), and win the opening tip 31.8% of the time.
| Player | First baskets | Starts | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka OgwumikeF | 8 | 43 | 18.6% |
| Dearica HambyF | 5 | 42 | 11.9% |
| Rae BurrellG | 4 | 35 | 11.4% |
| Kelsey PlumG | 1 | 12 | 8.3% |
| Erica WheelerG | 1 | 41 | 2.4% |
| Ariel AtkinsG | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Emma CannonF | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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