Donovan Mitchell vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
Donovan Mitchell averaged 21.9 PPG · 5.3 RPG · 5.4 APG. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Donovan Mitchell leads in 5 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 5.
Donovan Mitchell leads in RPG (5.3 vs 4.3), APG (5.4 vs 4.0), FG% (46.8 vs 45.1), 3P% (39.1 vs 33.3) and TS% (59.9 vs 54.8).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 21.9), SPG (1.3 vs 1.1), BPG (1.1 vs 0.4), FT% (87.5 vs 81.6) and TOV% (6.2 vs 14.5).
On efficiency, Donovan Mitchell shoots 59.9% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on fewer shot attempts per game (18.3 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Donovan Mitchell plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan Mitchell played 7 games at 33.1 minutes a night; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 at 33.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Donovan Mitchell | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.9 | 26th | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 5.3 | 89th | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 5.4 | 39th | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.1 | 88th | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 0.4 | 133rd | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 46.8 | 136th | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 80th | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 81.6 | 89th | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 59.9 | 114th | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 192nd | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | Donovan Mitchell | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 7 |
| MPG | 33.1 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 21.9 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| APG | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 81.6 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 59.9 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 14.5 | 6.2 |
Donovan Mitchell vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 25.1), rebounds (4.7 to 4.3), assists (5.3 to 4.8). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Donovan Mitchell | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 9 |
| Games | 616 | 537 |
| PPG | 25.1 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| APG | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.3 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 61.5 |
Donovan Mitchell stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, Donovan Mitchell or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Donovan Mitchell averages 21.9 points per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Donovan Mitchell or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Donovan Mitchell averages 59.9 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Donovan Mitchell or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Donovan Mitchell averages 5.3 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number. Donovan Mitchell averages 5.4 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Donovan Mitchell has the higher number.