Donovan Mitchell vs Jalen Brunson: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 21.9 PPG · 5.3 RPG · 5.4 APG. Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 PPG · 2.8 RPG · 5.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 7 and Jalen Brunson in 3.
Donovan Mitchell leads in RPG (5.3 vs 2.8), APG (5.4 vs 5.2), SPG (1.1 vs 1.0), FG% (46.8 vs 39.5), 3P% (39.1 vs 32.5), FT% (81.6 vs 76.0) and TS% (59.9 vs 50.7).
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (25.5 vs 21.9), BPG (0.5 vs 0.4) and TOV% (8.0 vs 14.5).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 59.9% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (18.3 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jalen Brunson for the New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell played 7 games at 33.1 minutes a night; Jalen Brunson played 6 at 34.8, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Jalen Brunson | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.9 | 26th | 25.5 | 13th |
| RPG | 5.3 | 89th | 2.8 | 222nd |
| APG | 5.4 | 39th | 5.2 | 43rd |
| SPG | 1.1 | 88th | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 0.4 | 133rd | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 46.8 | 136th | 39.5 | 227th |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 80th | 32.5 | 150th |
| FT% | 81.6 | 89th | 76.0 | 126th |
| TS% | 59.9 | 114th | 50.7 | 236th |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 192nd | 8.0 | 55th |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.1 | 34.8 |
| PPG | 21.9 | 25.5 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| APG | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| SPG | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 39.5 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 32.5 |
| FT% | 81.6 | 76.0 |
| TS% | 59.9 | 50.7 |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 8.0 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Jalen Brunson: career averages
Donovan Mitchell has the higher career average in points (25.1 to 19.2), rebounds (4.3 to 3.2); Jalen Brunson has the higher career average in assists (5.3 to 4.8). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 9 |
| Games | 616 | 567 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 19.2 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| APG | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 48.3 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 38.6 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 58.7 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Jalen Brunson stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Donovan Mitchell is ahead of Jalen Brunson, leading in 7 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%) to 3 for Jalen Brunson. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?
Donovan Mitchell averages 21.9 points per game and Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?
Donovan Mitchell averages 59.9 % true shooting and Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?
Donovan Mitchell averages 5.3 rebounds per game and Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.4 assists per game and Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.