Most assists through the first 20 games of an NBA season since 1975-76, among active players
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Include:
Magic Johnson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Nikola Jokić, would need 19.0 a game over his next 11 games.
game 120
- Trae Young (2026-27 WAS)
- Magic Johnson (1983-84 LAL)
- Davion Mitchell (2026-27 MIA)
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Magic Johnson (1983-84 LAL)1983-84 | 290 | |
 Trae Young (2026-27 WAS)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season | 96 | |
 Davion Mitchell (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season | 93 | |
 Franz Wagner (2026-27 ORL)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 86 | |
 Nikola Jokić (2026-27 DEN)2026-279 of 20 games of a season | 82 | |
 Darius Acuff Jr. (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season | 80 | |
| Luka Dončić (2026-27 LAL)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 79 | |
 Cade Cunningham (2026-27 DET)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 76 | |
 Josh Giddey (2026-27 CHI)2026-279 of 20 games of a season | 76 | |
 Jayson Tatum (2026-27 BOS)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 74 |
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Method
- The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 4,101 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
- 452 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 20 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.