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Collin Gillespie or Brook Lopez

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Collin Gillespie

Collin Gillespie

PG • Phoenix Suns PHO
Brook Lopez

Brook Lopez

C • Los Angeles Clippers LAC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gillespie over Lopez

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Gillespie ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 17.1
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
101.3 0.322 0.680 0.310 26.1 8.5 11.3 2.5 2.1 35.1 11.3 4.3 7.2 3.48 0.3 0.0 9.2 11.8 15.3 0.3 32.4 7.1 4.4 17.1
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
28 0.382 0.829 0.366 7.2 3 4 0.8 1 9.8 3.7 1.2 2.6 3.1 0.07 0 2 4 4 0 11 1 1 23.1
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Outlook Collin Gillespie

Collin Gillespie vs. Trail Blazers — Steady Peripheral Stream Off the Bench

Collin Gillespie remains healthy and locked into a key reserve guard role for Phoenix, operating as the primary playmaker off the bench. Over his last five games, he has provided reliable peripheral production, averaging 5.0 assists and 2.8 steals in 25.6 minutes per contest. Fantasy managers have taken notice, pushing his roster rate steadily up to 63% as his rotation trust solidifies.

In tonight's home matchup against Portland, our models project Gillespie for 23.1 fantasy points, 11 points, and four assists across 28 minutes. Phoenix has three games remaining on their four-game weekly slate, including a back-to-back set that begins tonight, ensuring steady volume for managers streaming backcourt peripherals.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lopez over Gillespie

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lopez ... 50%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 23.4
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
71.8 0.496 0.679 0.368 10.6 4.2 13.8 5.3 3.6 28.0 13.9 3.3 12.5 1.37 0.2 0.0 11.1 15.5 3.7 4.2 35.3 2.5 2.7 23.4
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
26 0.481 0.734 0.39 4 2 4 1.4 1 8.7 4.2 1 3.7 1.8 0.04 0 2.5 5 2 1 11 1 1 22.2
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Outlook Brook Lopez

Brook Lopez vs. Heat - Frontcourt Role Could Expand with Jackson Questionable

Lopez started Monday against Toronto, but he is currently slated for a reserve role behind Isaiah Jackson. With Jackson questionable due to groin soreness, the veteran center could easily see an expanded frontcourt workload. Through seven games, Lopez has contributed 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 21.4 minutes per game, even as his league rostership has steadily dipped to 49%.

Hosting Miami at Intuit Dome, our models project Lopez for 22.2 fantasy points and 11 points in 26 minutes, benefiting from a high 232.5 implied game total. For weekly managers, tonight marks the second game of a three-game slate for the Clippers, which wraps up on Sunday against New Orleans.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Collin Gillespie
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
9.506.002.0028.503.000.502
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
7.805.002.0025.602.800.205
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Brook Lopez
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
8.501.004.2520.500.750.504
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
12.571.004.7121.430.571.007
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Collin Gillespie
OWN
64%
+15.13 compared to last week
START
35%
+26.5 compared to last week
OWN/START Brook Lopez
OWN
49%
-18 compared to last week
START
32%
-22.1 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Collin Gillespie
40th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Brook Lopez
46th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Collin Gillespie

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 40th among PG's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 108 total points (21.60 avg).
  • He is currently 315 points behind the leader: Luka Doncic
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 32.56% from the field this month.
  • Shooting 28.57% from beyond the arc this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • He is ranked 25th this month in assist to turnover ratio with 2.50.
  • Decent numbers for a point guard with 5.00 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game are at 2.00 for the month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -3.45, APG: -0.25, RPG: -1.5, MPG: +1.35 STLS: +1.55 BLKS: --0.55
Breakdown Brook Lopez

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 46th among C's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 151 total points (21.57 avg).
  • He is currently 149 points behind the leader: Nikola Jokic
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would. Can he keep this up?

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 53.13% from the field this month. Very good for a big man.
  • Shooting 42.86% from beyond the arc this month. Pretty damn good.
  • Assists per game numbers are alright for a center but nothing to brag about at 1.00 apg.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty bad for a center / power forward with 4.71 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +5.57, APG: +0.71, RPG: +1.71, MPG: +6 STLS: +0.14 BLKS: +0.14
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Collin Gillespie

No Injury Reported

Injury Brook Lopez

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Collin Gillespie
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02@GSL 113-116
Nov 04VS POR
Nov 05VS ORL
Nov 07VS HOU
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
4.674.332.0024.002.670.003
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Brook Lopez
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS TORL 118-125
Nov 04VS MIA
Nov 08VS NO
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
12.001.006.0022.001.001.001
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Collin Gillespie
13.47
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Brook Lopez
13.31
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Collin Gillespie
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
23-24 DEN 21 9.0 .407 .324 .727 3.2 1.1 0.9 0.0 0.6 0.7
24-25 PHO 32 13.9 .430 .433 .864 6.1 2.4 2.4 0.2 0.7 0.5
25-26 PHO 86 27.8 .419 .400 .867 12.3 4.5 4.1 0.2 1.2 1.5
26-27 PHO 5 25.6 .326 .286 .250 7.8 5.0 2.0 0.2 2.8 2.0
3-YEAR AVG 46 21.8 .420 .401 .854 9.5 3.5 3.2 0.2 1.0 1.2
Totals 144 21.9 .416 .396 .835 9.5 3.6 3.2 0.2 1.1 1.2
Career Brook Lopez
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
08-09 NJ 84 30.4 .530 .0 .786 12.9 1.0 8.0 1.9 0.5 1.8
09-10 NJ 82 36.9 .499 .0 .817 18.8 2.3 8.6 1.7 0.7 2.5
10-11 NJ 82 35.0 .492 .0 .787 20.4 1.6 6.0 1.5 0.6 2.1
12-13 NJ 5 27.0 .494 .0 .625 19.2 1.2 3.6 0.8 0.2 1.2
12-13 BKN 72 30.2 .517 .0 .754 19.4 0.9 7.0 2.1 0.4 1.8
13-14 BKN 17 31.2 .563 .0 .817 20.7 0.9 6.0 1.8 0.5 1.6
14-15 BKN 72 28.9 .513 .100 .814 17.2 0.7 7.4 1.8 0.6 1.4
15-16 BKN 72 33.4 .512 .143 .785 20.5 2.0 7.9 1.7 0.8 2.4
16-17 BKN 73 29.7 .476 .352 .816 20.8 2.4 5.4 1.7 0.5 2.4
17-18 LAL 72 23.4 .462 .348 .704 12.9 1.7 3.9 1.3 0.4 1.4
18-19 MIL 82 28.5 .451 .364 .842 12.4 1.2 4.9 2.3 0.6 1.0
19-20 MIL 61 26.4 .427 .296 .810 11.0 1.6 4.5 2.5 0.7 1.0
20-21 MIL 62 26.9 .494 .346 .853 12.0 0.8 4.9 1.4 0.6 0.9
21-22 MIL 23 24.0 .469 .337 .872 11.9 0.5 4.5 1.6 0.6 0.9
22-23 MIL 81 30.4 .534 .373 .782 16.0 1.3 6.7 2.5 0.5 1.4
23-24 MIL 82 30.2 .491 .367 .800 12.8 1.7 5.2 2.4 0.5 1.0
24-25 MIL 85 30.4 .501 .366 .832 12.5 1.7 4.9 1.8 0.6 1.0
25-26 LAC 76 21.5 .428 .356 .763 8.6 1.3 3.7 1.2 0.6 0.8
26-27 LAC 7 21.4 .531 .429 .786 12.6 1.0 4.7 1.0 0.6 1.3
3-YEAR AVG 81 27.6 .479 .363 .802 11.4 1.6 4.6 1.8 0.6 1.0
Totals 1234 29.4 .495 .351 .797 15.2 1.4 5.9 1.8 0.6 1.5
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