Jayson Tatum vs Karl-Anthony Towns: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 27.1 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.8 APG. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 20.9 PPG · 13.6 RPG · 3.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jayson Tatum leads in 6 and Karl-Anthony Towns in 4.
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (27.1 vs 20.9), APG (7.8 vs 3.1), SPG (0.8 vs 0.7), BPG (0.6 vs 0.4), FT% (89.3 vs 79.5) and TOV% (10.9 vs 17.4).
Karl-Anthony Towns leads in RPG (13.6 vs 6.0), FG% (56.5 vs 42.0), 3P% (43.6 vs 31.3) and TS% (66.6 vs 57.2).
On efficiency, Karl-Anthony Towns shoots 66.6% true shooting against 57.2% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.7 vs 23.7 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and Karl-Anthony Towns for the New York Knicks. Jayson Tatum played 9 games at 33.8 minutes a night; Karl-Anthony Towns played 9 at 31.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Jayson Tatum | Karl-Anthony Towns | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 27.1 | 6th | 20.9 | 35th |
| RPG | 6.0 | 68th | 13.6 | 2nd |
| APG | 7.8 | 7th | 3.1 | 92nd |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 0.7 | 156th |
| BPG | 0.6 | 84th | 0.4 | 126th |
| FG% | 42.0 | 205th | 56.5 | 33rd |
| 3P% | 31.3 | 165th | 43.6 | 44th |
| FT% | 89.3 | 31st | 79.5 | 101st |
| TS% | 57.2 | 161st | 66.6 | 34th |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 112th | 17.4 | 253rd |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 33.8 | 31.6 |
| PPG | 27.1 | 20.9 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 13.6 |
| APG | 7.8 | 3.1 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| FG% | 42.0 | 56.5 |
| 3P% | 31.3 | 43.6 |
| FT% | 89.3 | 79.5 |
| TS% | 57.2 | 66.6 |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 17.4 |
Jayson Tatum vs Karl-Anthony Towns: career averages
Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in points (23.6 to 22.7), assists (3.9 to 3.1); Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher career average in rebounds (11.2 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 12 |
| Games | 610 | 729 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 22.7 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 11.2 |
| APG | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 52.2 |
| 3P% | 36.8 | 39.7 |
| TS% | 58.2 | 62.4 |
Jayson Tatum stats · Karl-Anthony Towns stats · Boston Celtics roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or Karl-Anthony Towns?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jayson Tatum is ahead of Karl-Anthony Towns, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FT%, TOV%) to 4 for Karl-Anthony Towns. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Jayson Tatum or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Jayson Tatum averages 27.1 points per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Jayson Tatum averages 57.2 % true shooting and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 66.6 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.8 assists per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 3.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.