Donovan Mitchell vs Karl-Anthony Towns: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 22.8 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 5.5 APG. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 20.9 PPG · 13.6 RPG · 3.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 5 and Karl-Anthony Towns in 5.
Donovan Mitchell leads in PPG (22.8 vs 20.9), APG (5.5 vs 3.1), SPG (1.3 vs 0.7), BPG (0.5 vs 0.4) and TOV% (13.8 vs 17.4).
Karl-Anthony Towns leads in RPG (13.6 vs 4.8), FG% (56.5 vs 48.0), 3P% (43.6 vs 38.5), FT% (79.5 vs 77.8) and TS% (66.6 vs 60.6).
On efficiency, Karl-Anthony Towns shoots 66.6% true shooting against 60.6% for Donovan Mitchell, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.7 vs 18.8 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Karl-Anthony Towns for the New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell played 11 games at 32.5 minutes a night; Karl-Anthony Towns played 9 at 31.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Karl-Anthony Towns | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.8 | 19th | 20.9 | 35th |
| RPG | 4.8 | 111th | 13.6 | 2nd |
| APG | 5.5 | 29th | 3.1 | 92nd |
| SPG | 1.3 | 39th | 0.7 | 156th |
| BPG | 0.5 | 105th | 0.4 | 126th |
| FG% | 48.0 | 109th | 56.5 | 33rd |
| 3P% | 38.5 | 89th | 43.6 | 44th |
| FT% | 77.8 | 110th | 79.5 | 101st |
| TS% | 60.6 | 97th | 66.6 | 34th |
| TOV% | 13.8 | 186th | 17.4 | 253rd |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 11 | 9 |
| MPG | 32.5 | 31.6 |
| PPG | 22.8 | 20.9 |
| RPG | 4.8 | 13.6 |
| APG | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| SPG | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| FG% | 48.0 | 56.5 |
| 3P% | 38.5 | 43.6 |
| FT% | 77.8 | 79.5 |
| TS% | 60.6 | 66.6 |
| TOV% | 13.8 | 17.4 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Karl-Anthony Towns: career averages
Donovan Mitchell has the higher career average in points (25.1 to 22.7), assists (4.8 to 3.1); Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher career average in rebounds (11.2 to 4.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 12 |
| Games | 620 | 729 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 22.7 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 11.2 |
| APG | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 52.2 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 39.7 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 62.4 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Karl-Anthony Towns stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Donovan Mitchell and Karl-Anthony Towns are even in 2026–27 per-game numbers: each leads in 5 of 10 categories. 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 Karl-Anthony Towns?
Donovan Mitchell averages 22.8 points per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Donovan Mitchell averages 60.6 % true shooting and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 66.6 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Donovan Mitchell averages 4.8 rebounds per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.5 assists per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 3.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.