Joel Embiid vs Karl-Anthony Towns: 2026–27 stats
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 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, Joel Embiid leads in 5 and Karl-Anthony Towns in 5.
Joel Embiid leads in APG (4.1 vs 3.1), SPG (0.8 vs 0.7), BPG (0.8 vs 0.4), FT% (90.0 vs 79.5) and TOV% (14.6 vs 17.4).
Karl-Anthony Towns leads in PPG (20.9 vs 17.9), RPG (13.6 vs 9.7), FG% (56.5 vs 38.0), 3P% (43.6 vs 10.0) and TS% (66.6 vs 49.3).
On efficiency, Karl-Anthony Towns shoots 66.6% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.7 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Karl-Anthony Towns for the New York Knicks. Joel Embiid played 9 games at 31.9 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.
| Joel Embiid | Karl-Anthony Towns | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 17.9 | 52nd | 20.9 | 35th |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 13.6 | 2nd |
| APG | 4.1 | 61st | 3.1 | 92nd |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 0.7 | 156th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 51st | 0.4 | 126th |
| FG% | 38.0 | 257th | 56.5 | 33rd |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 262nd | 43.6 | 44th |
| FT% | 90.0 | 23rd | 79.5 | 101st |
| TS% | 49.3 | 255th | 66.6 | 34th |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 203rd | 17.4 | 253rd |
| Stat | Joel Embiid | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 31.9 | 31.6 |
| PPG | 17.9 | 20.9 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 13.6 |
| APG | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| FG% | 38.0 | 56.5 |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 43.6 |
| FT% | 90.0 | 79.5 |
| TS% | 49.3 | 66.6 |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 17.4 |
Joel Embiid vs Karl-Anthony Towns: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 22.7), assists (3.7 to 3.1); Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher career average in rebounds (11.2 to 10.8). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Karl-Anthony Towns |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 11 | 12 |
| Games | 499 | 729 |
| PPG | 27.5 | 22.7 |
| RPG | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| APG | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| FG% | 49.9 | 52.2 |
| 3P% | 33.2 | 39.7 |
| TS% | 61.2 | 62.4 |
Joel Embiid stats · Karl-Anthony Towns stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 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, Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % 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, Joel Embiid or Karl-Anthony Towns?
Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number. Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game and Karl-Anthony Towns averages 3.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number.