Damian Lillard vs James Harden: 2026–27 preseason stats
Damian Lillard averaged 17.3 PPG · 1.7 RPG · 2.7 APG. James Harden averaged 18.5 PPG · 2.0 RPG · 2.0 APG.
Across 10 categories, Damian Lillard leads in 5 and James Harden in 4, with the rest level.
Damian Lillard leads in APG (2.7 vs 2.0), SPG (1.3 vs 1.0), FT% (100.0 vs 86.7), TS% (64.8 vs 64.7) and TOV% (5.0 vs 14.9).
James Harden leads in PPG (18.5 vs 17.3), RPG (2.0 vs 1.7), FG% (45.5 vs 40.6) and 3P% (40.0 vs 38.1).
On efficiency, Damian Lillard shoots 64.8% true shooting against 64.7% for James Harden, on fewer shot attempts per game (13.3 vs 14.3 counting free throws).
Damian Lillard plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and James Harden for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Damian Lillard played 3 games at 22.7 minutes a night; James Harden played 2 at 26.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
| Stat | Damian Lillard | James Harden |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 3 | 2 |
| MPG | 22.7 | 26.5 |
| PPG | 17.3 | 18.5 |
| RPG | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| APG | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| SPG | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| FG% | 40.6 | 45.5 |
| 3P% | 38.1 | 40.0 |
| FT% | 100.0 | 86.7 |
| TS% | 64.8 | 64.7 |
| TOV% | 5.0 | 14.9 |
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