James Harden vs Paolo Banchero: 2026–27 preseason stats
James Harden averaged 18.5 PPG · 2.0 RPG · 2.0 APG. Paolo Banchero averaged 17.3 PPG · 5.8 RPG · 3.5 APG.
Across 10 categories, James Harden leads in 5 and Paolo Banchero in 4, with the rest level.
James Harden leads in PPG (18.5 vs 17.3), SPG (1.0 vs 0.3), FG% (45.5 vs 43.9), FT% (86.7 vs 76.3) and TS% (64.7 vs 59.7).
Paolo Banchero leads in RPG (5.8 vs 2.0), APG (3.5 vs 2.0), BPG (0.5 vs 0.0) and TOV% (13.7 vs 14.9).
On efficiency, James Harden shoots 64.7% true shooting against 59.7% for Paolo Banchero, on about the same number of shot attempts per game (14.3 vs 14.5 counting free throws).
James Harden plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Paolo Banchero for the Orlando Magic. James Harden played 2 games at 26.5 minutes a night; Paolo Banchero played 4 at 21.8, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
| Stat | James Harden | Paolo Banchero |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 2 | 4 |
| MPG | 26.5 | 21.8 |
| PPG | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| RPG | 2.0 | 5.8 |
| APG | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 45.5 | 43.9 |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| FT% | 86.7 | 76.3 |
| TS% | 64.7 | 59.7 |
| TOV% | 14.9 | 13.7 |
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