Comparing Bennedict Mathurin and D.J. Augustin Head to Head

Few NBA comparisons generate more debate than Bennedict Mathurin vs D.J. Augustin. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Bennedict Mathurin takes 4 categories while D.J. Augustin claims 3, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the G position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Bennedict Mathurin's Rebounds Per Game of 4.6 compared to D.J. Augustin's 1.8 represents a 155.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. D.J. Augustin falls 56.1% below the career average of 4.1 in this category while Bennedict Mathurin exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Bennedict Mathurin's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Bennedict Mathurin posts 83.9% against D.J. Augustin's 86.7% — a gap of just 3.3%. D.J. Augustin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the D.J. Augustin side.

In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.

The verdict favors Bennedict Mathurin — 4 categories to 3 — but D.J. Augustin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for D.J. Augustin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Free Throw % where the gap narrows to just 3.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.