James Harden vs Jayson Tatum: 2026–27 preseason stats
James Harden averaged 18.5 PPG · 2.0 RPG · 2.0 APG. Jayson Tatum averaged 21.0 PPG · 6.5 RPG · 5.0 APG.
Across 10 categories, James Harden leads in 2 and Jayson Tatum in 7, with the rest level.
James Harden leads in 3P% (40.0 vs 38.9) and TS% (64.7 vs 57.6).
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (21.0 vs 18.5), RPG (6.5 vs 2.0), APG (5.0 vs 2.0), SPG (1.5 vs 1.0), FG% (47.2 vs 45.5), FT% (100.0 vs 86.7) and TOV% (9.9 vs 14.9).
On efficiency, James Harden shoots 64.7% true shooting against 57.6% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (14.3 vs 18.2 counting free throws).
James Harden plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics. James Harden played 2 games at 26.5 minutes a night; Jayson Tatum played 2 at 28.0, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
| Stat | James Harden | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 2 | 2 |
| MPG | 26.5 | 28.0 |
| PPG | 18.5 | 21.0 |
| RPG | 2.0 | 6.5 |
| APG | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| FG% | 45.5 | 47.2 |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 38.9 |
| FT% | 86.7 | 100.0 |
| TS% | 64.7 | 57.6 |
| TOV% | 14.9 | 9.9 |
James Harden stats · Jayson Tatum stats · Cleveland Cavaliers roster · Boston Celtics roster