Nikola Jokic vs Tyrese Haliburton: 2026–27 stats
Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG. Tyrese Haliburton averaged 21.8 PPG · 4.5 RPG · 9.5 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Nikola Jokic leads in 3 and Tyrese Haliburton in 7.
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 4.5), SPG (1.6 vs 1.3) and BPG (1.4 vs 0.8).
Tyrese Haliburton leads in PPG (21.8 vs 21.2), APG (9.5 vs 9.2), FG% (51.6 vs 47.7), 3P% (37.0 vs 20.8), FT% (86.7 vs 86.4), TS% (63.5 vs 55.4) and TOV% (11.8 vs 18.0).
On efficiency, Tyrese Haliburton shoots 63.5% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on fewer shot attempts per game (17.2 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets and Tyrese Haliburton for the Indiana Pacers. Nikola Jokic played 5 games at 37.0 minutes a night; Tyrese Haliburton played 4 at 33.0, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 299 qualified players.
| Nikola Jokic | Tyrese Haliburton | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.2 | 31st | 21.8 | 26th |
| RPG | 9.8 | 9th | 4.5 | 114th |
| APG | 9.2 | 3rd | 9.5 | 2nd |
| SPG | 1.6 | 31st | 1.3 | 52nd |
| BPG | 1.4 | 14th | 0.8 | 59th |
| FG% | 47.7 | 117th | 51.6 | 66th |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 239th | 37.0 | 104th |
| FT% | 86.4 | 53rd | 86.7 | 51st |
| TS% | 55.4 | 177th | 63.5 | 63rd |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 240th | 11.8 | 122nd |
| Stat | Nikola Jokic | Tyrese Haliburton |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 4 |
| MPG | 37.0 | 33.0 |
| PPG | 21.2 | 21.8 |
| RPG | 9.8 | 4.5 |
| APG | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 47.7 | 51.6 |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 37.0 |
| FT% | 86.4 | 86.7 |
| TS% | 55.4 | 63.5 |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 11.8 |
Nikola Jokic vs Tyrese Haliburton: career averages
Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in points (22.2 to 17.6), rebounds (11.1 to 3.7); Tyrese Haliburton has the higher career average in assists (8.9 to 7.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Nikola Jokic | Tyrese Haliburton |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 6 |
| Games | 815 | 337 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 17.6 |
| RPG | 11.1 | 3.7 |
| APG | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| FG% | 55.9 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 36.2 | 39.1 |
| TS% | 64.1 | 60.6 |
Nikola Jokic stats · Tyrese Haliburton stats · Denver Nuggets roster · Indiana Pacers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Nikola Jokic or Tyrese Haliburton?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Tyrese Haliburton is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, 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, Nikola Jokic or Tyrese Haliburton?
Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game and Tyrese Haliburton averages 21.8 points per game in 2026–27, so Tyrese Haliburton has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Nikola Jokic or Tyrese Haliburton?
Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting and Tyrese Haliburton averages 63.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Tyrese Haliburton has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Nikola Jokic or Tyrese Haliburton?
Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game and Tyrese Haliburton averages 4.5 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game and Tyrese Haliburton averages 9.5 assists per game in 2026–27, so Tyrese Haliburton has the higher number.