Anthony Edwards vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Anthony Edwards averaged 33.3 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 3.5 APG. Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Anthony Edwards leads in 6 and Nikola Jokic in 4.
Anthony Edwards leads in PPG (33.3 vs 21.2), SPG (2.0 vs 1.6), FG% (48.1 vs 47.7), 3P% (40.0 vs 20.8), TS% (59.0 vs 55.4) and TOV% (11.0 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 4.8), APG (9.2 vs 3.5), BPG (1.4 vs 0.8) and FT% (86.4 vs 75.0).
On efficiency, Anthony Edwards shoots 59.0% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on more shot attempts per game (28.2 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Anthony Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony Edwards played 4 games at 33.8 minutes a night; Nikola Jokic played 5 at 37.0, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Anthony Edwards | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 33.3 | 2nd | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 4.8 | 103rd | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 3.5 | 81st | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 2.0 | 11th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 56th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 48.1 | 119th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 71st | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 75.0 | 128th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 59.0 | 123rd | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 109th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Anthony Edwards | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.8 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 33.3 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 4.8 | 9.8 |
| APG | 3.5 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 48.1 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 75.0 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 18.0 |
Anthony Edwards vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Anthony Edwards has the higher career average in points (24.6 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 5.3), assists (7.5 to 4.1). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Anthony Edwards | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 7 | 12 |
| Games | 446 | 815 |
| PPG | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 11.1 |
| APG | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 45.2 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 37.2 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 57.4 | 64.1 |
Anthony Edwards stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Minnesota Timberwolves roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Anthony Edwards is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 4 for Nikola Jokic. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic?
Anthony Edwards averages 33.3 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic?
Anthony Edwards averages 59.0 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic?
Anthony Edwards averages 4.8 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Anthony Edwards averages 3.5 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.