Donovan Mitchell vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 21.9 PPG · 5.3 RPG · 5.4 APG. Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 4 and Nikola Jokic in 6.
Donovan Mitchell leads in PPG (21.9 vs 21.2), 3P% (39.1 vs 20.8), TS% (59.9 vs 55.4) and TOV% (14.5 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 5.3), APG (9.2 vs 5.4), SPG (1.6 vs 1.1), BPG (1.4 vs 0.4), FG% (47.7 vs 46.8) and FT% (86.4 vs 81.6).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 59.9% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on fewer shot attempts per game (18.3 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Donovan Mitchell played 7 games at 33.1 minutes a night; Nikola Jokic played 5 at 37.0, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.9 | 26th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 5.3 | 89th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 5.4 | 39th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 1.1 | 88th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.4 | 133rd | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 46.8 | 136th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 80th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 81.6 | 89th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 59.9 | 114th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 192nd | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.1 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 21.9 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| APG | 5.4 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 81.6 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 59.9 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 18.0 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Donovan Mitchell has the higher career average in points (25.1 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 4.3), assists (7.5 to 4.8). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 12 |
| Games | 616 | 815 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 11.1 |
| APG | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 64.1 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Donovan Mitchell, leading in 6 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, FT%) 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 Nikola Jokic?
Donovan Mitchell averages 21.9 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Nikola Jokic?
Donovan Mitchell averages 59.9 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Nikola Jokic?
Donovan Mitchell averages 5.3 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.4 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.