Karl-Anthony Towns vs Kevin Durant: 2026–27 stats
Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 20.9 PPG · 13.6 RPG · 3.1 APG. Kevin Durant averaged 21.0 PPG · 6.3 RPG · 3.5 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Karl-Anthony Towns leads in 5 and Kevin Durant in 5.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads in RPG (13.6 vs 6.3), SPG (0.7 vs 0.6), FG% (56.5 vs 49.6), 3P% (43.6 vs 35.7) and TS% (66.6 vs 64.3).
Kevin Durant leads in PPG (21.0 vs 20.9), APG (3.5 vs 3.1), BPG (1.4 vs 0.4), FT% (86.4 vs 79.5) and TOV% (16.8 vs 17.4).
On efficiency, Karl-Anthony Towns shoots 66.6% true shooting against 64.3% for Kevin Durant, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.7 vs 16.3 counting free throws).
Karl-Anthony Towns plays for the New York Knicks and Kevin Durant for the Houston Rockets. Karl-Anthony Towns played 9 games at 31.6 minutes a night; Kevin Durant played 11 at 34.4, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Kevin Durant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 20.9 | 35th | 21.0 | 33rd |
| RPG | 13.6 | 2nd | 6.3 | 55th |
| APG | 3.1 | 92nd | 3.5 | 82nd |
| SPG | 0.7 | 156th | 0.6 | 191st |
| BPG | 0.4 | 126th | 1.4 | 9th |
| FG% | 56.5 | 33rd | 49.6 | 84th |
| 3P% | 43.6 | 44th | 35.7 | 119th |
| FT% | 79.5 | 101st | 86.4 | 50th |
| TS% | 66.6 | 34th | 64.3 | 53rd |
| TOV% | 17.4 | 253rd | 16.8 | 242nd |
| Stat | Karl-Anthony Towns | Kevin Durant |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 11 |
| MPG | 31.6 | 34.4 |
| PPG | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| RPG | 13.6 | 6.3 |
| APG | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 56.5 | 49.6 |
| 3P% | 43.6 | 35.7 |
| FT% | 79.5 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 66.6 | 64.3 |
| TOV% | 17.4 | 16.8 |
Karl-Anthony Towns vs Kevin Durant: career averages
Kevin Durant has the higher career average in points (27.1 to 22.7), assists (4.4 to 3.1); Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher career average in rebounds (11.2 to 6.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Karl-Anthony Towns | Kevin Durant |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 19 |
| Games | 729 | 1212 |
| PPG | 22.7 | 27.1 |
| RPG | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| APG | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| FG% | 52.2 | 50.3 |
| 3P% | 39.7 | 39.2 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 62.2 |
Karl-Anthony Towns stats · Kevin Durant stats · New York Knicks roster · Houston Rockets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Karl-Anthony Towns or Kevin Durant?
Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Durant 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, Karl-Anthony Towns or Kevin Durant?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points per game and Kevin Durant averages 21.0 points per game in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Karl-Anthony Towns or Kevin Durant?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 66.6 % true shooting and Kevin Durant averages 64.3 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Karl-Anthony Towns or Kevin Durant?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds per game and Kevin Durant averages 6.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number. Karl-Anthony Towns averages 3.1 assists per game and Kevin Durant averages 3.5 assists per game in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.