Nikola Jokic vs Stephen Curry: 2026–27 stats
Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG. Stephen Curry averaged 29.2 PPG · 3.8 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Nikola Jokic leads in 4 and Stephen Curry in 5, with the rest level.
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 3.8), APG (9.2 vs 4.0), SPG (1.6 vs 1.4) and BPG (1.4 vs 0.2).
Stephen Curry leads in PPG (29.2 vs 21.2), 3P% (44.0 vs 20.8), FT% (100.0 vs 86.4), TS% (69.1 vs 55.4) and TOV% (7.9 vs 18.0).
On efficiency, Stephen Curry shoots 69.1% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on more shot attempts per game (21.1 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets and Stephen Curry for the Golden State Warriors. Nikola Jokic played 5 games at 37.0 minutes a night; Stephen Curry played 5 at 28.2, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Nikola Jokic | Stephen Curry | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.2 | 32nd | 29.2 | 4th |
| RPG | 9.8 | 9th | 3.8 | 151st |
| APG | 9.2 | 3rd | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.4 | 44th |
| BPG | 1.4 | 17th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 47.7 | 123rd | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 238th | 44.0 | 44th |
| FT% | 86.4 | 53rd | 100.0 | 1st |
| TS% | 55.4 | 178th | 69.1 | 30th |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 243rd | 7.9 | 49th |
| Stat | Nikola Jokic | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 5 |
| MPG | 37.0 | 28.2 |
| PPG | 21.2 | 29.2 |
| RPG | 9.8 | 3.8 |
| APG | 9.2 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 47.7 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 44.0 |
| FT% | 86.4 | 100.0 |
| TS% | 55.4 | 69.1 |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 7.9 |
Nikola Jokic vs Stephen Curry: career averages
Stephen Curry has the higher career average in points (24.8 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 4.7), assists (7.5 to 6.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Nikola Jokic | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 18 |
| Games | 815 | 1074 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 24.8 |
| RPG | 11.1 | 4.7 |
| APG | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| FG% | 55.9 | 47.2 |
| 3P% | 36.2 | 42.1 |
| TS% | 64.1 | 62.6 |
Nikola Jokic stats · Stephen Curry stats · Denver Nuggets roster · Golden State Warriors roster
Common questions
Who is better, Nikola Jokic or Stephen Curry?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Stephen Curry is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 5 of 10 categories (PPG, 3P%, FT%, 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, Nikola Jokic or Stephen Curry?
Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game and Stephen Curry averages 29.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Nikola Jokic or Stephen Curry?
Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting and Stephen Curry averages 69.1 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Nikola Jokic or Stephen Curry?
Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game and Stephen Curry averages 3.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game and Stephen Curry averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.