Kyrie Irving vs Paolo Banchero: 2026–27 preseason stats
Kyrie Irving averaged 17.5 PPG · 2.0 RPG · 4.0 APG. Paolo Banchero averaged 17.3 PPG · 5.8 RPG · 3.5 APG.
Across 10 categories, Kyrie Irving leads in 7 and Paolo Banchero in 3.
Kyrie Irving leads in PPG (17.5 vs 17.3), APG (4.0 vs 3.5), SPG (1.0 vs 0.3), FG% (48.0 vs 43.9), 3P% (53.8 vs 40.0), TS% (62.3 vs 59.7) and TOV% (0.0 vs 13.7).
Paolo Banchero leads in RPG (5.8 vs 2.0), BPG (0.5 vs 0.0) and FT% (76.3 vs 57.1).
On efficiency, Kyrie Irving shoots 62.3% true shooting against 59.7% for Paolo Banchero, on about the same number of shot attempts per game (14.0 vs 14.5 counting free throws).
Kyrie Irving plays for the Dallas Mavericks and Paolo Banchero for the Orlando Magic. Kyrie Irving played 2 games at 23.5 minutes a night; Paolo Banchero played 4 at 21.8, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
| Stat | Kyrie Irving | Paolo Banchero |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 2 | 4 |
| MPG | 23.5 | 21.8 |
| PPG | 17.5 | 17.3 |
| RPG | 2.0 | 5.8 |
| APG | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 48.0 | 43.9 |
| 3P% | 53.8 | 40.0 |
| FT% | 57.1 | 76.3 |
| TS% | 62.3 | 59.7 |
| TOV% | 0.0 | 13.7 |
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