Kevin Durant vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Kevin Durant averaged 22.0 PPG · 5.6 RPG · 3.1 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, Kevin Durant leads in 6 and Nikola Jokic in 4.
Kevin Durant leads in PPG (22.0 vs 21.2), BPG (1.7 vs 1.4), FG% (51.1 vs 47.7), 3P% (40.7 vs 20.8), TS% (65.7 vs 55.4) and TOV% (14.8 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 5.6), APG (9.2 vs 3.1), SPG (1.6 vs 0.4) and FT% (86.4 vs 84.5).
On efficiency, Kevin Durant shoots 65.7% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on fewer shot attempts per game (16.8 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Kevin Durant plays for the Houston Rockets and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Kevin Durant played 7 games at 33.7 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.
| Kevin Durant | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.0 | 24th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 5.6 | 80th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 3.1 | 92nd | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 0.4 | 232nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 1.7 | 10th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 51.1 | 77th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 40.7 | 68th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 84.5 | 68th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 65.7 | 50th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 14.8 | 196th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Kevin Durant | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.7 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| APG | 3.1 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 51.1 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 40.7 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 84.5 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 65.7 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 14.8 | 18.0 |
Kevin Durant vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Kevin Durant has the higher career average in points (27.1 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 6.9), assists (7.5 to 4.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Kevin Durant | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 19 | 12 |
| Games | 1208 | 815 |
| PPG | 27.1 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 6.9 | 11.1 |
| APG | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 50.3 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 39.2 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 62.2 | 64.1 |
Kevin Durant stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Houston Rockets roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Kevin Durant or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Kevin Durant is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 4 for Nikola Jokic. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Kevin Durant or Nikola Jokic?
Kevin Durant averages 22.0 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Kevin Durant or Nikola Jokic?
Kevin Durant averages 65.7 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Kevin Durant or Nikola Jokic?
Kevin Durant averages 5.6 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Kevin Durant averages 3.1 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.