Regular Season vs Playoffs
Both players are known for elevating their game in the postseason. Here's exactly how their stats change.
Michael Jordan
PPG
29.7→33.4+3.7
RPG
6.1→6.4+0.3
APG
5.2→5.7+0.5
MPG
37.8→41.8+4.0
FG%
49.7→48.7-1.0
Win%
65.4→66.5+1.1
LeBron James
PPG
23.6→28.4+4.8
RPG
6.6→9+2.4
APG
6.5→7.2+0.7
MPG
33.1→41.3+8.2
FG%
50.6→49.6-1.0
Win%
61.5→63+1.5
Regular Season
LeBronStatJordan
1827 GP (1124-703)
Record
1086 GP (710-376)
23.6
PPG
29.7
6.6
RPG
6.1
6.5
APG
5.2
1.3
SPG
2.3
0.6
BPG
0.8
3.1
TOPG
2.7
50.6%
FG%
49.7%
34.9%
3PT%
32.7%
73.7%
FT%
83.5%
33.1
MPG
37.8
19.4
Game Score
23.1
61.5%
Win %
65.4%
Playoffs
LeBronStatJordan
292 GP (184-108)
Record
179 GP (119-60)
28.4
PPG
33.4
9
RPG
6.4
7.2
APG
5.7
1.7
SPG
2.1
1
BPG
0.9
3.6
TOPG
3.1
49.6%
FG%
48.7%
33.3%
3PT%
33.2%
74.1%
FT%
82.8%
41.3
MPG
41.8
23.4
Game Score
25.1
63%
Win %
66.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
Who improves more in the playoffs?▼
Both players elevate in the postseason. Jordan's scoring jumped from 30.1 to 33.4 PPG in playoffs. LeBron's scoring rose from 27.1 to 28.4 PPG while his rebounds and assists also increased significantly.
Why do playoff stats matter more?▼
Playoff competition is elite — only the best teams qualify. Performing well against top-tier opponents demonstrates a player can't be schemed out of a series and validates regular season dominance.