Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Kevin Love

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Kevin Love during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Kevin Love2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Kevin Love1
(assists)		0
6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Kevin Love5
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Kevin Love4
stats		3
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwight Howard has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin Love has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in field goals made (+0.4), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+1.9), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+1.4)
- Kevin Love has better averages in points (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+1.8) and assists (+1.0)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.1)
- Kevin Love has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Kevin Love 16.0
+0.3
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
+0.4
Kevin Love 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Kevin Love 12.0
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Kevin Love 1.8
+1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Kevin Love 4.8
+4.7
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+0.6
Kevin Love 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+3.1
Kevin Love 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+1.0
Kevin Love 2.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+0.8
Kevin Love 7.6
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+1.9
Kevin Love 9.9
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Kevin Love 2.3
+1.0
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.3
Kevin Love 0.6
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.4
Kevin Love 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+1.0
Kevin Love 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.2
Kevin Love 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin Love has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more games (+274) and has more points (+3,962), field goals made (+1,944), free throws made (+1,746), offensive rebounds (+1,914), defensive rebounds (+3,146), total rebounds (+5,060), steals (+499) and blocks (+1,855)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers made (+1,672) and assists (+523)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,612) and personal fouls (+2,042)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+354) and free throws attempted (+5,088)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers attempted (+4,497)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
Kevin Love 18
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+274
Kevin Love 968
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+3,962
Kevin Love 15,523
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+1,944
Kevin Love 5,107
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+354
Kevin Love 11,662
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Kevin Love 1,694
+1,672
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Kevin Love 4,600
+4,497
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+1,746
Kevin Love 3,615
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,088
Kevin Love 4,367
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+1,914
Kevin Love 2,237
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+3,146
Kevin Love 7,330
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+5,060
Kevin Love 9,567
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Kevin Love 2,199
+523
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+499
Kevin Love 582
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,855
Kevin Love 373
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,612
Kevin Love 1,690
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+2,042
Kevin Love 1,870

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin Love has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+14.9
Kevin Love 43.8%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Kevin Love 36.8%
+15.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Kevin Love 82.8%
+26.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwight Howard has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin Love has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+2.7), field goals made (+1.3), free throws made (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+3.5), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.5)
- Kevin Love has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0) and assists (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+1.6)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+5.2)
- Kevin Love has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
+2.7
Kevin Love 12.6
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
+1.3
Kevin Love 4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Kevin Love 10.3
+1.1
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Kevin Love 2.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Kevin Love 5.0
+4.9
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+2.0
Kevin Love 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+5.2
Kevin Love 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+1.9
Kevin Love 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+1.5
Kevin Love 6.8
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+3.5
Kevin Love 8.3
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Kevin Love 1.6
+0.4
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.2
Kevin Love 0.6
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.5
Kevin Love 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+1.3
Kevin Love 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.6
Kevin Love 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kevin Love.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+6) and games (+37), and has more points (+797), field goals made (+319), free throws made (+333), offensive rebounds (+301), defensive rebounds (+438), total rebounds (+739), assists (+5), steals (+39) and blocks (+207)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers made (+174)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+280)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+252) and free throws attempted (+748)
- Kevin Love has more 3-pointers attempted (+434)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+6
Kevin Love 6
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+37
Kevin Love 88
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+797
Kevin Love 1,112
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+319
Kevin Love 362
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+252
Kevin Love 904
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Kevin Love 175
+174
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Kevin Love 441
+434
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+333
Kevin Love 213
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+748
Kevin Love 249
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+301
Kevin Love 140
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+438
Kevin Love 594
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+739
Kevin Love 734
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+5
Kevin Love 144
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+39
Kevin Love 55
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+207
Kevin Love 41
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+206
Kevin Love 117
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+280
Kevin Love 187

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin Love has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+18.9
Kevin Love 40.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Kevin Love 39.7%
+25.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Kevin Love 85.5%
+30.7
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