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James Harden vs Stephen Curry: head-to-head statistical comparison

James Harden
78IMPACT
James Harden
Cleveland Cavaliers · Guard
24.0 PPG · 5.6 REB · 7.3 AST
Stephen Curry
81IMPACT
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors · Guard
24.8 PPG · 4.7 REB · 6.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Harden leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Harden 4Curry 3

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Harden wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
24.0
Points / game (career)
24.8
5.6
Rebounds / game (career)
4.7
7.3
Assists / game (career)
6.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Harden peak 36.1Curry peak 32
The trophy case edge: Curry
1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
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4× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP (2015, 2016)1× Finals MVP (2022)
The verdict

Harden holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Curry answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

78Harden · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Curry · All-Star level

Card value — head to head

James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Stephen Curry
$440
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+40% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictStephen Curry is the more valuable card today ($440 vs. $220). Stephen Curry carries more projected upside (+40% vs. +38% over five years).
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