Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: 2026–27 stats
Anthony Davis averaged 25.7 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 2.0 APG. Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Anthony Davis leads in 7 and Joel Embiid in 2, with the rest level.
Anthony Davis leads in PPG (25.7 vs 17.9), SPG (1.3 vs 0.8), BPG (1.0 vs 0.8), FG% (53.3 vs 38.0), 3P% (37.5 vs 10.0), TS% (60.8 vs 49.3) and TOV% (9.0 vs 14.6).
Joel Embiid leads in APG (4.1 vs 2.0) and FT% (90.0 vs 84.6).
On efficiency, Anthony Davis shoots 60.8% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (21.2 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Anthony Davis plays for the Washington Wizards and Joel Embiid for the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Davis played 9 games at 33.2 minutes a night; Joel Embiid played 9 at 31.9, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Anthony Davis | Joel Embiid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 25.7 | 14th | 17.9 | 52nd |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 9.7 | 10th |
| APG | 2.0 | 149th | 4.1 | 61st |
| SPG | 1.3 | 39th | 0.8 | 132nd |
| BPG | 1.0 | 28th | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 53.3 | 46th | 38.0 | 257th |
| 3P% | 37.5 | 98th | 10.0 | 262nd |
| FT% | 84.6 | 67th | 90.0 | 23rd |
| TS% | 60.8 | 94th | 49.3 | 255th |
| TOV% | 9.0 | 65th | 14.6 | 203rd |
| Stat | Anthony Davis | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 33.2 | 31.9 |
| PPG | 25.7 | 17.9 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| APG | 2.0 | 4.1 |
| SPG | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 53.3 | 38.0 |
| 3P% | 37.5 | 10.0 |
| FT% | 84.6 | 90.0 |
| TS% | 60.8 | 49.3 |
| TOV% | 9.0 | 14.6 |
Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 24.0), rebounds (10.8 to 10.7), assists (3.7 to 2.6). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Anthony Davis | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 15 | 11 |
| Games | 816 | 499 |
| PPG | 24.0 | 27.5 |
| RPG | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| APG | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| FG% | 52.3 | 49.9 |
| 3P% | 29.2 | 33.2 |
| TS% | 59.1 | 61.2 |
Anthony Davis stats · Joel Embiid stats · Washington Wizards roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Anthony Davis or Joel Embiid?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Anthony Davis is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 2 for Joel Embiid. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Anthony Davis or Joel Embiid?
Anthony Davis averages 25.7 points per game and Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Anthony Davis has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Anthony Davis or Joel Embiid?
Anthony Davis averages 60.8 % true shooting and Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Anthony Davis has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Anthony Davis or Joel Embiid?
Anthony Davis averages 9.7 rebounds per game and Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so they are level. Anthony Davis averages 2.0 assists per game and Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number.