Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki 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
Tim Duncan3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		19
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki2
(points, steals)		2
(points, steals)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Duncan3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki2
(points, steals)		0
15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Duncan6
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki5
stats		8
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
Tim Duncan4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "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, Tim Duncan had better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+0.6) and blocks (+1.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.6) and steals (+0.1)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
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- Tim Duncan had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 19.0
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+1.7
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.4
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 14.6
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+1.0
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.3
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.2
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 6.1
+0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2.8
+1.8
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.1
+1.5
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 10.8
+3.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
+0.6
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.2
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
+0.8
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had more total rebounds, assists and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki had more total points and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Duncan had more offensive rebounds (+2,391), defensive rebounds (+1,211), total rebounds (+3,602), assists (+574) and blocks (+1,739)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+2) and games (+130), and had more points (+5,064), field goals made (+884), 3-pointers made (+1,952), free throws made (+1,344) and steals (+185)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+887)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more personal fouls (+297)
- Tim Duncan had more free throws attempted (+229)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+3,400) and 3-pointers attempted (+5,042)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 19
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+2
Games
Tim Duncan 1,392
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+130
Points
Tim Duncan 26,496
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+5,064
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 10,285
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+884
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 20,334
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+3,400
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 30
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,952
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 168
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,042
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 5,896
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,344
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 8,468
+229
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3,859
+2,391
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11,232
+1,211
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 15,091
+3,602
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
Assists
Tim Duncan 4,225
+574
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Steals
Tim Duncan 1,025
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+185
Blocks
Tim Duncan 3,020
+1,739
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,381
+887
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 3,304
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+297

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.6%
+3.5
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 17.9%
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+20.1
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 69.6%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+18.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Duncan had better averages in rebounds, assists and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+1.4), assists (+0.5) and blocks (+1.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+4.7), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2) and steals (+0.3)
- Tim Duncan had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Duncan 20.6
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+4.7
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 7.9
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 15.7
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 4.8
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 7.0
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 3.1
+1.6
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 8.3
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 11.4
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Assists
Tim Duncan 3.0
+0.5
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Steals
Tim Duncan 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.3
Blocks
Tim Duncan 2.3
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.5
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 2.8
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Tim Duncan had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dirk Nowitzki.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Duncan played more years (+3) and games (+106), and had more points (+1,509), field goals made (+755), free throws made (+143), offensive rebounds (+566), defensive rebounds (+847), total rebounds (+1,413), assists (+404), steals (+19) and blocks (+439)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more 3-pointers made (+144)
- Tim Duncan had more turnovers (+305) and personal fouls (+294)
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- Tim Duncan had more field goals attempted (+1,297) and free throws attempted (+562)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more 3-pointers attempted (+373)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Duncan 18
+3
Dirk Nowitzki 15
Games
Tim Duncan 251
+106
Dirk Nowitzki 145
Points
Tim Duncan 5,172
+1,509
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
Field Goals Made
Tim Duncan 1,975
+755
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Duncan 3,939
+1,297
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
3-Pointers Made
Tim Duncan 5
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+144
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Duncan 35
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+373
Free Throws Made
Tim Duncan 1,217
+143
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Duncan 1,766
+562
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 778
+566
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,081
+847
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
Total Rebounds
Tim Duncan 2,859
+1,413
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
Assists
Tim Duncan 764
+404
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Steals
Tim Duncan 168
+19
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Blocks
Tim Duncan 568
+439
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 633
+305
Dirk Nowitzki 328
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Duncan 701
+294
Dirk Nowitzki 407

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Tim Duncan had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Duncan 50.1%
+3.9
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Duncan 14.3%
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+22.2
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Duncan 68.9%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+20.3
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