Donovan Mitchell vs Joel Embiid: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 22.8 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 5.5 APG. Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 7 and Joel Embiid in 3.
Donovan Mitchell leads in PPG (22.8 vs 17.9), APG (5.5 vs 4.1), SPG (1.3 vs 0.8), FG% (48.0 vs 38.0), 3P% (38.5 vs 10.0), TS% (60.6 vs 49.3) and TOV% (13.8 vs 14.6).
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 4.8), BPG (0.8 vs 0.5) and FT% (90.0 vs 77.8).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 60.6% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (18.8 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Joel Embiid for the Philadelphia 76ers. Donovan Mitchell played 11 games at 32.5 minutes a night; Joel Embiid played 9 at 31.9, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Joel Embiid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.8 | 19th | 17.9 | 52nd |
| RPG | 4.8 | 111th | 9.7 | 10th |
| APG | 5.5 | 29th | 4.1 | 61st |
| SPG | 1.3 | 39th | 0.8 | 132nd |
| BPG | 0.5 | 105th | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 48.0 | 109th | 38.0 | 257th |
| 3P% | 38.5 | 89th | 10.0 | 262nd |
| FT% | 77.8 | 110th | 90.0 | 23rd |
| TS% | 60.6 | 97th | 49.3 | 255th |
| TOV% | 13.8 | 186th | 14.6 | 203rd |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 11 | 9 |
| MPG | 32.5 | 31.9 |
| PPG | 22.8 | 17.9 |
| RPG | 4.8 | 9.7 |
| APG | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| SPG | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 48.0 | 38.0 |
| 3P% | 38.5 | 10.0 |
| FT% | 77.8 | 90.0 |
| TS% | 60.6 | 49.3 |
| TOV% | 13.8 | 14.6 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Joel Embiid: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 25.1), rebounds (10.8 to 4.3); Donovan Mitchell has the higher career average in assists (4.8 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 11 |
| Games | 620 | 499 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 27.5 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 10.8 |
| APG | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 49.9 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 33.2 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 61.2 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Joel Embiid stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Joel Embiid?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Donovan Mitchell is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 for Joel Embiid. 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 Joel Embiid?
Donovan Mitchell averages 22.8 points per game and Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Joel Embiid?
Donovan Mitchell averages 60.6 % true shooting and Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Joel Embiid?
Donovan Mitchell averages 4.8 rebounds per game and Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.5 assists per game and Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.