Luka Doncic vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Luka Doncic averaged 37.7 PPG · 8.2 RPG · 7.3 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, Luka Doncic leads in 7 and Nikola Jokic in 3.
Luka Doncic leads in PPG (37.7 vs 21.2), SPG (1.8 vs 1.6), FG% (48.2 vs 47.7), 3P% (43.2 vs 20.8), FT% (90.2 vs 86.4), TS% (67.4 vs 55.4) and TOV% (16.4 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 8.2), APG (9.2 vs 7.3) and BPG (1.4 vs 0.8).
On efficiency, Luka Doncic shoots 67.4% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on more shot attempts per game (28.0 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Luka Doncic plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic played 6 games at 35.7 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.
| Luka Doncic | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 37.7 | 1st | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 8.2 | 24th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 7.3 | 10th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 1.8 | 19th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 56th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 48.2 | 118th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 43.2 | 49th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 90.2 | 28th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 67.4 | 39th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 16.4 | 225th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Luka Doncic | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 35.7 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 37.7 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 8.2 | 9.8 |
| APG | 7.3 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 48.2 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 43.2 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 67.4 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 16.4 | 18.0 |
Luka Doncic vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Luka Doncic has the higher career average in points (29.3 to 22.2), assists (8.2 to 7.5); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 8.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Luka Doncic | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 12 |
| Games | 520 | 815 |
| PPG | 29.3 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 8.5 | 11.1 |
| APG | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 46.8 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 35.4 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 59.2 | 64.1 |
Luka Doncic stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Los Angeles Lakers roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Luka Doncic is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 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, Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic?
Luka Doncic averages 37.7 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic?
Luka Doncic averages 67.4 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic?
Luka Doncic averages 8.2 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Luka Doncic averages 7.3 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.