Donovan Mitchell vs Jayson Tatum: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 21.9 PPG · 5.3 RPG · 5.4 APG. Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 4 and Jayson Tatum in 6.
Donovan Mitchell leads in SPG (1.1 vs 0.7), FG% (46.8 vs 43.2), 3P% (39.1 vs 24.4) and TS% (59.9 vs 56.0).
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 21.9), RPG (6.0 vs 5.3), APG (7.7 vs 5.4), BPG (0.5 vs 0.4), FT% (85.2 vs 81.6) and TOV% (9.6 vs 14.5).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 59.9% true shooting against 56.0% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (18.3 vs 25.3 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell played 7 games at 33.1 minutes a night; Jayson Tatum played 6 at 35.7, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Jayson Tatum | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.9 | 26th | 28.3 | 6th |
| RPG | 5.3 | 89th | 6.0 | 66th |
| APG | 5.4 | 39th | 7.7 | 7th |
| SPG | 1.1 | 88th | 0.7 | 162nd |
| BPG | 0.4 | 133rd | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 46.8 | 136th | 43.2 | 191st |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 80th | 24.4 | 222nd |
| FT% | 81.6 | 89th | 85.2 | 62nd |
| TS% | 59.9 | 114th | 56.0 | 166th |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 192nd | 9.6 | 81st |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.1 | 35.7 |
| PPG | 21.9 | 28.3 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| APG | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| SPG | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 43.2 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 24.4 |
| FT% | 81.6 | 85.2 |
| TS% | 59.9 | 56.0 |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 9.6 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Jayson Tatum: career averages
Donovan Mitchell has the higher career average in points (25.1 to 23.6), assists (4.8 to 3.9); Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in rebounds (7.4 to 4.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 10 |
| Games | 616 | 607 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 23.6 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| APG | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 45.8 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 36.7 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 58.1 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Jayson Tatum stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Boston Celtics roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Jayson Tatum?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jayson Tatum is ahead of Donovan Mitchell, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, BPG, FT%, TOV%) to 4 for Donovan Mitchell. 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 Jayson Tatum?
Donovan Mitchell averages 21.9 points per game and Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Jayson Tatum?
Donovan Mitchell averages 59.9 % true shooting and Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Jayson Tatum?
Donovan Mitchell averages 5.3 rebounds per game and Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.4 assists per game and Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.