Jalen Brunson vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 PPG · 2.8 RPG · 5.2 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, Jalen Brunson leads in 3 and Nikola Jokic in 7.
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (25.5 vs 21.2), 3P% (32.5 vs 20.8) and TOV% (8.0 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 2.8), APG (9.2 vs 5.2), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.4 vs 0.5), FG% (47.7 vs 39.5), FT% (86.4 vs 76.0) and TS% (55.4 vs 50.7).
On efficiency, Nikola Jokic shoots 55.4% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (19.1 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Jalen Brunson played 6 games at 34.8 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.
| Jalen Brunson | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 25.5 | 13th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 2.8 | 222nd | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 5.2 | 43rd | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 39.5 | 227th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 150th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 76.0 | 126th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 50.7 | 236th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 55th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Jalen Brunson | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 34.8 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 25.5 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 2.8 | 9.8 |
| APG | 5.2 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 39.5 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 76.0 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 50.7 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 18.0 |
Jalen Brunson vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in points (22.2 to 19.2), rebounds (11.1 to 3.2), assists (7.5 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jalen Brunson | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 12 |
| Games | 567 | 815 |
| PPG | 19.2 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 3.2 | 11.1 |
| APG | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 48.3 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 38.6 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 58.7 | 64.1 |
Jalen Brunson stats · Nikola Jokic stats · New York Knicks roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jalen Brunson or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Jalen Brunson, leading in 7 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, FT%, TS%) to 3 for Jalen Brunson. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Jalen Brunson or Nikola Jokic?
Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jalen Brunson or Nikola Jokic?
Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jalen Brunson or Nikola Jokic?
Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.