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Morez Johnson Jr. or Rui Hachimura

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr.

PF • Dallas Mavericks DAL
Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura

PF • Los Angeles Clippers LAC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson Jr. over Hachimura

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Johnson Jr. ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 15.2
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
65 0.543 0.7 0.256 3.6 1 12 8.9 5.7 21.8 12.4 9.1 9.1 1 0.44 0 11.6 18.5 4.9 0 30.4 1.9 5.1 15.2
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
16 0.571 0.7 0.25 0.9 0 3 2.2 2 5.4 3.1 2.3 2.3 1 0.11 0 2.9 5 1 0 8 1 1 15.6
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Outlook Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr. vs Nets - Energy Spark Off Dallas Bench

Morez Johnson Jr. remains healthy and operates as a primary frontcourt reserve off the Mavericks' bench behind P.J. Washington. Fantasy interest in the rookie is surging, with his roster rate jumping to 20% following an eye-catching 13-point, 17-rebound performance against Utah. Over his last six games, Johnson is providing efficient energy minutes, averaging 8.7 points on 61% shooting and 5.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per contest.

In tonight's home matchup against Brooklyn, our models expect Johnson to log 16 minutes with 8 points and 5 rebounds (15.6 fantasy points) with Dallas favored by 7.5 points. Looking ahead to next week's volume, the Mavericks carry a four-game schedule, making the young forward an intriguing deep-league streaming consideration if his rotational role holds.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hachimura over Johnson Jr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hachimura ... 0%

BOTH ... 50%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 20.4
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
86.8 0.447 0.687 0.41 13.7 5.4 15 5.7 3.6 32.3 14.9 2.1 11.4 1.3 0.05 0 5.3 13.7 3.8 0.7 36.6 2.1 3.2 20.4
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
29 0.508 0.651 0.47 4.3 2 5 1.3 1 9.6 4.9 0.5 3.1 1.4 0.02 0 1.8 4 1 0 13 1 1 19.9
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Outlook Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura vs. Pelicans — Secure Frontcourt Role Drives Steady Value

Rui Hachimura enters tonight's matchup against New Orleans healthy and firmly entrenched as the Clippers' starting power forward, especially with Isaiah Jackson sidelined. Across his last four contests, Hachimura has provided steady frontcourt production, averaging 15.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game. Fantasy managers have responded to his elevated role, pushing his roster rate up to 60%.

For tonight's tilt, our models project Hachimura for 19.9 fantasy points, anchored by 13 points, four rebounds, and two 3-pointers over 29 minutes. Looking ahead, fantasy managers can expect a moderate three-game volume next week, making him a reliable option to keep active.


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Performance Morez Johnson Jr.
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
11.331.337.3319.001.000.333
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
8.671.505.3317.670.670.176
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Rui Hachimura
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
22.503.508.0033.500.500.002
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
15.501.756.2530.250.750.004
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Morez Johnson Jr.
OWN
20%
+16.22 compared to last week
START
18%
+16.4 compared to last week
OWN/START Rui Hachimura
OWN
60%
+17.73 compared to last week
START
47%
+13.43 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Morez Johnson Jr.
59th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Rui Hachimura
42nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Morez Johnson Jr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 59th among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 41st with 140 total points (15.56 avg).
  • He is currently 420 points behind the leader: Victor Wembanyama
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.4 PPG.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 57.14% from the field this month. Very impressive for a big man.
  • Shooting 25.00% from beyond the arc this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.33 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty bad for a center / power forward with 4.67 rpg this month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 9 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +8, APG: +1.33, RPG: +4.67, MPG: +16.33 STLS: +0.56 BLKS: +0.11
Breakdown Rui Hachimura

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 42nd among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 36th with 151 total points (25.17 avg).
  • He is currently 409 points behind the leader: Victor Wembanyama
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 37.35% from the field this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Shooting 34.21% from beyond the arc this month. Not too good.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.25 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty bad for a center / power forward with 4.88 rpg this month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -1.13, APG: +0.27, RPG: +2.8, MPG: --3.27 STLS: +0.5 BLKS: --0.13
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Morez Johnson Jr.

No Injury Reported

Injury Rui Hachimura

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Morez Johnson Jr.
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS SACL 100-115
Nov 04@SAL 111-112
Nov 06VS UTAW 112-100
Nov 08VS BKN
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.001.505.7517.251.000.254
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Rui Hachimura
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS TORL 118-125
Nov 04VS MIAL 116-117
Nov 08VS NO
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
21.007.009.0037.001.000.001
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Morez Johnson Jr.
10.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Rui Hachimura
12.84
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Morez Johnson Jr.
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
26-27 DAL 9 16.3 .571 .250 .700 8.0 1.3 4.7 0.1 0.6 1.3
3-YEAR AVG 0 0.0 .0 .0 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals 9 16.3 .571 .250 .700 8.0 1.3 4.7 0.1 0.6 1.3
Career Rui Hachimura
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
19-20 WAS 40 29.4 .475 .274 .819 13.2 1.7 6.1 0.1 0.8 1.0
20-21 WAS 51 31.1 .472 .328 .769 13.5 1.5 5.5 0.1 0.8 1.2
22-23 WAS 42 22.0 .491 .447 .697 11.3 1.1 3.8 0.2 0.5 0.8
22-23 WAS 69 22.9 .492 .344 .766 11.5 0.9 4.5 0.4 0.3 0.8
23-24 LAL 73 26.6 .530 .417 .718 13.0 1.2 4.2 0.3 0.5 0.6
24-25 LAL 62 31.8 .508 .427 .776 13.5 1.4 5.1 0.5 0.8 0.9
25-26 LAL 74 28.6 .517 .457 .684 11.8 0.9 3.4 0.3 0.6 0.6
26-27 LAC 6 30.8 .374 .342 .684 14.7 1.7 6.5 0.2 1.0 2.2
3-YEAR AVG 70 28.9 .519 .435 .731 12.7 1.1 4.2 0.4 0.6 0.7
Totals 451 27.7 .500 .407 .758 12.7 1.2 4.6 0.3 0.6 0.9
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