Jamal Murray vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
Jamal Murray averaged 25.8 PPG · 5.6 RPG · 5.6 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, Jamal Murray leads in 5 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 5.
Jamal Murray leads in RPG (5.6 vs 4.3), APG (5.6 vs 4.0), FG% (47.7 vs 45.1), 3P% (53.5 vs 33.3) and TS% (64.4 vs 54.8).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 25.8), SPG (1.3 vs 1.2), BPG (1.1 vs 0.8), FT% (87.5 vs 75.0) and TOV% (6.2 vs 13.0).
On efficiency, Jamal Murray shoots 64.4% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on fewer shot attempts per game (20.0 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Jamal Murray plays for the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jamal Murray played 5 games at 38.2 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.
| Jamal Murray | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 25.8 | 11th | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 5.6 | 80th | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 5.6 | 33rd | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.2 | 66th | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 0.8 | 56th | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 47.7 | 123rd | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 53.5 | 11th | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 75.0 | 128th | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 64.4 | 62nd | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 13.0 | 156th | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | Jamal Murray | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 7 |
| MPG | 38.2 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 25.8 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| APG | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 47.7 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 53.5 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 75.0 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 64.4 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 13.0 | 6.2 |
Jamal Murray vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 18.9), rebounds (4.7 to 3.9), assists (5.3 to 5.0). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jamal Murray | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 9 |
| Games | 616 | 537 |
| PPG | 18.9 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| APG | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 46.0 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 39.1 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 57.6 | 61.5 |
Jamal Murray stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Denver Nuggets roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jamal Murray or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jamal Murray 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, Jamal Murray or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jamal Murray averages 25.8 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, Jamal Murray or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jamal Murray averages 64.4 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jamal Murray has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jamal Murray or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Jamal Murray averages 5.6 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jamal Murray has the higher number. Jamal Murray averages 5.6 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jamal Murray has the higher number.