Joel Embiid vs Tyrese Maxey: 2026–27 stats
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG. Tyrese Maxey averaged 26.9 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 5.5 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Joel Embiid leads in 3 and Tyrese Maxey in 7.
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 3.7), BPG (0.8 vs 0.6) and FT% (90.0 vs 85.7).
Tyrese Maxey leads in PPG (26.9 vs 17.9), APG (5.5 vs 4.1), SPG (1.4 vs 0.8), FG% (48.1 vs 38.0), 3P% (34.1 vs 10.0), TS% (60.6 vs 49.3) and TOV% (8.3 vs 14.6).
On efficiency, Tyrese Maxey shoots 60.6% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (22.2 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
They play for the same team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid played 9 games at 31.9 minutes a night; Tyrese Maxey played 11 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Joel Embiid | Tyrese Maxey | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 17.9 | 52nd | 26.9 | 7th |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 3.7 | 154th |
| APG | 4.1 | 61st | 5.5 | 29th |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 1.4 | 28th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 51st | 0.6 | 84th |
| FG% | 38.0 | 257th | 48.1 | 106th |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 262nd | 34.1 | 136th |
| FT% | 90.0 | 23rd | 85.7 | 55th |
| TS% | 49.3 | 255th | 60.6 | 96th |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 203rd | 8.3 | 48th |
| Stat | Joel Embiid | Tyrese Maxey |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 11 |
| MPG | 31.9 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 17.9 | 26.9 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 3.7 |
| APG | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| FG% | 38.0 | 48.1 |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 34.1 |
| FT% | 90.0 | 85.7 |
| TS% | 49.3 | 60.6 |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 8.3 |
Joel Embiid vs Tyrese Maxey: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 21.2), rebounds (10.8 to 3.2); Tyrese Maxey has the higher career average in assists (4.8 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Tyrese Maxey |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 11 | 7 |
| Games | 499 | 399 |
| PPG | 27.5 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 10.8 | 3.2 |
| APG | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| FG% | 49.9 | 46.1 |
| 3P% | 33.2 | 37.5 |
| TS% | 61.2 | 58.0 |
Joel Embiid stats · Tyrese Maxey stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Tyrese Maxey is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 for Joel Embiid. 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 Tyrese Maxey?
Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game and Tyrese Maxey averages 26.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Tyrese Maxey has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey?
Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting and Tyrese Maxey averages 60.6 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Tyrese Maxey has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey?
Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game and Tyrese Maxey averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game and Tyrese Maxey averages 5.5 assists per game in 2026–27, so Tyrese Maxey has the higher number.