Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks finished with the highest Player Efficiency Rating during the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, posting a PER of 33.7.

Ajay Mitchell ranked second at 30.1, followed by Jalen Brunson at 28.5 and Chet Holmgren at 28.1.

Donovan Mitchell rounded out the top five with a PER of 27.1, while Victor Wembanyama ranked sixth at 26.6.

The remainder of the top 10 included Mikal Bridges, Dylan Harper, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein.

2026 NBA Playoffs PER (Second Round Only):
1. Karl-Anthony Towns: 33.7
2. Ajay Mitchell: 30.1
3. Jalen Brunson: 28.5
4. Chet Holmgren: 28.1
5. Donovan Mitchell: 27.1
6. Victor Wembanyama: 26.6
7. Mikal Bridges: 24.1
8. Dylan Harper: 23.6
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21.6
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