Jayson Tatum vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 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, Jayson Tatum leads in 4 and Nikola Jokic in 6.
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 21.2), 3P% (24.4 vs 20.8), TS% (56.0 vs 55.4) and TOV% (9.6 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 6.0), APG (9.2 vs 7.7), SPG (1.6 vs 0.7), BPG (1.4 vs 0.5), FG% (47.7 vs 43.2) and FT% (86.4 vs 85.2).
On efficiency, Jayson Tatum shoots 56.0% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on more shot attempts per game (25.3 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Jayson Tatum played 6 games at 35.7 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.
| Jayson Tatum | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.3 | 6th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 7.7 | 7th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 0.7 | 162nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 43.2 | 191st | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 222nd | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 85.2 | 62nd | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 56.0 | 166th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 81st | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 35.7 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 28.3 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 9.8 |
| APG | 7.7 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 43.2 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 24.4 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 85.2 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 56.0 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 9.6 | 18.0 |
Jayson Tatum vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in points (23.6 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 7.4), assists (7.5 to 3.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 12 |
| Games | 607 | 815 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 11.1 |
| APG | 3.9 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 36.7 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 58.1 | 64.1 |
Jayson Tatum stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Boston Celtics roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Jayson Tatum, leading in 6 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, FT%) to 4 for Jayson Tatum. 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 Nikola Jokic?
Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or Nikola Jokic?
Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or Nikola Jokic?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.