Anthony Edwards vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
Anthony Edwards averaged 33.3 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 3.5 APG. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Anthony Edwards leads in 6 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 4.
Anthony Edwards leads in PPG (33.3 vs 28.4), RPG (4.8 vs 4.3), SPG (2.0 vs 1.3), FG% (48.1 vs 45.1), 3P% (40.0 vs 33.3) and TS% (59.0 vs 54.8).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in APG (4.0 vs 3.5), BPG (1.1 vs 0.8), FT% (87.5 vs 75.0) and TOV% (6.2 vs 11.0).
On efficiency, Anthony Edwards shoots 59.0% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on more shot attempts per game (28.2 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Anthony Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Edwards played 4 games at 33.8 minutes a night; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 at 33.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Anthony Edwards | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 33.3 | 2nd | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 4.8 | 103rd | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 3.5 | 81st | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 2.0 | 11th | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 0.8 | 56th | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 48.1 | 119th | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 71st | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 75.0 | 128th | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 59.0 | 123rd | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 109th | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | Anthony Edwards | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 7 |
| MPG | 33.8 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 33.3 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| APG | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 48.1 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 75.0 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 6.2 |
Anthony Edwards vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 24.6), assists (5.3 to 4.1); Anthony Edwards has the higher career average in rebounds (5.3 to 4.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Anthony Edwards | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 7 | 9 |
| Games | 446 | 537 |
| PPG | 24.6 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| APG | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.2 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 37.2 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 57.4 | 61.5 |
Anthony Edwards stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Minnesota Timberwolves roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Anthony Edwards is ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%) to 4 for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Anthony Edwards averages 33.3 points per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Anthony Edwards averages 59.0 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Anthony Edwards averages 4.8 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number. Anthony Edwards averages 3.5 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.