Ja Morant vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Ja Morant averaged 15.8 PPG · 2.5 RPG · 5.5 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, Ja Morant leads in 4 and Nikola Jokic in 6.
Ja Morant leads in FG% (54.2 vs 47.7), 3P% (42.9 vs 20.8), TS% (62.4 vs 55.4) and TOV% (9.3 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in PPG (21.2 vs 15.8), RPG (9.8 vs 2.5), APG (9.2 vs 5.5), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.4 vs 0.0) and FT% (86.4 vs 83.3).
On efficiency, Ja Morant shoots 62.4% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on fewer shot attempts per game (12.7 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Ja Morant plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Ja Morant played 4 games at 26.0 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.
| Ja Morant | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 15.8 | 74th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 2.5 | 240th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.0 | 249th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 54.2 | 47th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 50th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 83.3 | 72nd | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 62.4 | 80th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 77th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Ja Morant | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 5 |
| MPG | 26.0 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 15.8 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 2.5 | 9.8 |
| APG | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 54.2 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 83.3 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 18.0 |
Ja Morant vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Ja Morant has the higher career average in points (22.3 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 4.6), assists (7.5 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Ja Morant | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 8 | 12 |
| Games | 331 | 815 |
| PPG | 22.3 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 4.6 | 11.1 |
| APG | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 46.7 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 31.4 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 55.7 | 64.1 |
Ja Morant stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Portland Trail Blazers roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Ja Morant or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Ja Morant, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FT%) to 4 for Ja Morant. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Ja Morant or Nikola Jokic?
Ja Morant averages 15.8 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Ja Morant or Nikola Jokic?
Ja Morant averages 62.4 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Ja Morant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Ja Morant or Nikola Jokic?
Ja Morant averages 2.5 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Ja Morant averages 5.5 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.