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Kyrie Irving or P.J. Washington

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving

PG • Dallas Mavericks DAL
P.J. Washington

P.J. Washington

PF • Dallas Mavericks DAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Irving over Washington

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Irving ... 5.88%

BOTH ... 88.24%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 35.2
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
121.8 0.44 0.907 0.348 32.7 11.7 32.8 13.1 12.3 71.4 33.1 3.6 12.7 2.6 0.08 0 11 16.4 18.5 1.9 85.8 5.5 7.7 35.2
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
29 0.455 0.905 0.356 8.4 3 8 3 3 17.3 7.9 0.9 2.9 2.6 0 0 2.9 4 4 0 21 1 2 34.4
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Outlook Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving vs Nets — Primed for High-Efficiency Output in Favorable Home Spot

Kyrie Irving holds down his starting lead-guard role for Dallas tonight, backed by near-universal fantasy trust with a 98% start rate. Over his last five games, Irving has established a steady rhythm, averaging 22.2 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers across 31.0 minutes while spearheading the Mavericks' perimeter attack.

For tonight's matchup against Brooklyn, our models project Irving for 34.4 fantasy points, anchored by 21 points and four assists over 29 minutes. Dallas enters as 7.5-point home favorites against a 2-7 Nets team, creating a favorable scoring setup. Looking ahead, Irving also benefits from a solid four-game slate next week to maximize fantasy lineups.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Washington over Irving

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Washington ... 5.88%

BOTH ... 88.24%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 26.6
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
127 0.41 0.723 0.357 22 7.6 20.3 13.2 9 47.2 20.3 6.6 20.6 1.2 0.69 0 8.4 27.3 6.1 3.4 55.2 2.8 5.6 26.6
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
32 0.437 0.712 0.344 5.1 2 5 3.5 2 11.9 5.2 1.7 5.3 1.3 0.19 0 1.9 7 2 1 15 1 1 27.2
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Outlook P.J. Washington

P.J. Washington vs Nets - Heavy Minutes Fuel High Floor

Healthy and slated to start at power forward, P.J. Washington continues to see his fantasy trust surge, with roster rates climbing to 83%. He has locked down heavy run in Dallas's frontcourt, averaging 34.0 minutes and 15.8 points through nine games this season while posting 16.7 points and 8.2 rebounds over his last six outings.

Tonight, the Mavericks host Brooklyn as 7.5-point favorites at American Airlines Center. Our models project Washington for 27.2 fantasy points, anticipating 15 points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes against a 2-7 Nets squad. Looking ahead to next week's volume, fantasy managers can also count on a four-game slate.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Kyrie Irving
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
21.503.504.5031.502.000.002
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
22.205.204.2031.001.600.405
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance P.J. Washington
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
19.671.677.0036.001.000.673
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
16.671.338.1734.500.830.676
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Kyrie Irving
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
98%
+22.78 compared to last week
OWN/START P.J. Washington
OWN
83%
+17.18 compared to last week
START
71%
+41.38 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Kyrie Irving
26th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus P.J. Washington
34th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Kyrie Irving

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 26th among PG's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 241 total points (34.43 avg).
  • He is currently 307 points behind the leader: Luka Doncic
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.2 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 45.45% from the field this month.
  • Shooting 35.59% from beyond the arc this month. Not too good.
  • He is ranked 28th this month in assist to turnover ratio with 2.58.
  • Below average point guard averaging only 3.44 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game are at 2.89 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: +21.43, APG: +4.43, RPG: +3.71, MPG: +28.86 STLS: +1.43 BLKS: +0.43
Breakdown P.J. Washington

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 34th among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 259 total points (28.78 avg).
  • He is currently 301 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 1.7 PPG.

    • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 41.07% from the field this month. Not very good at all for a big man.
  • Shooting 35.48% from beyond the arc this month. Not too good.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.33 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty good for a center / power forward with 7.78 rpg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +0.38, APG: -1.37, RPG: -0.62, MPG: +0.7 STLS: --0.34 BLKS: --0.41
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Kyrie Irving

No Injury Reported

Injury P.J. Washington

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Kyrie Irving
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS SACL 100-115
Nov 04@SAL 111-112
Nov 06VS UTAW 112-100
Nov 08VS BKN
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
21.503.504.5031.502.000.002
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups P.J. Washington
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS SACL 100-115
Nov 04@SAL 111-112
Nov 06VS UTAW 112-100
Nov 08VS BKN
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
17.751.756.2536.000.750.504
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Kyrie Irving
20.28
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating P.J. Washington
14.02
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Kyrie Irving
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
11-12 CLE 51 30.3 .469 .399 .872 18.5 5.4 3.7 0.4 1.1 3.1
12-13 CLE 58 34.5 .454 .389 .856 22.5 5.9 3.6 0.3 1.5 3.2
13-14 CLE 71 35.0 .430 .358 .861 20.8 6.1 3.6 0.3 1.5 2.7
14-15 CLE 74 36.2 .468 .419 .863 21.9 5.2 3.2 0.3 1.5 2.5
15-16 CLE 53 31.3 .448 .323 .885 19.6 4.7 2.9 0.3 1.1 2.3
16-17 CLE 71 35.1 .471 .402 .905 25.3 5.8 3.2 0.3 1.2 2.5
17-18 BOS 60 32.2 .491 .408 .889 24.4 5.1 3.8 0.3 1.1 2.3
18-19 BOS 68 32.9 .488 .405 .876 23.9 6.9 5.0 0.5 1.5 2.6
19-20 BKN 20 32.7 .478 .394 .922 27.4 6.4 5.2 0.5 1.4 2.6
20-21 BKN 48 34.6 .504 .383 .920 26.9 6.5 4.9 0.6 1.3 2.4
22-23 BKN 34 37.8 .474 .417 .930 26.9 5.9 4.4 0.6 1.4 2.5
22-23 BKN 60 36.9 .494 .379 .905 27.1 5.5 5.1 0.8 1.1 2.1
23-24 DAL 63 34.4 .497 .412 .905 25.7 5.1 5.0 0.4 1.3 1.9
24-25 DAL 50 35.6 .473 .401 .916 24.7 4.6 4.8 0.5 1.3 2.2
26-27 DAL 7 28.9 .455 .356 .905 21.4 4.4 3.7 0.4 1.4 1.7
3-YEAR AVG 43 35.5 .483 .404 .901 24.7 4.9 4.7 0.4 1.3 2.1
Totals 821 34.4 .474 .394 .888 23.6 5.6 4.1 0.4 1.3 2.5
Career P.J. Washington
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
21-22 CHA 69 26.4 .472 .368 .704 10.2 2.1 5.2 1.0 0.9 1.2
22-23 CHA 71 32.2 .441 .346 .729 15.5 2.4 4.9 1.1 0.9 1.5
23-24 CHA 78 30.3 .435 .316 .675 12.7 1.9 5.6 0.8 1.0 1.3
24-25 DAL 58 31.6 .443 .363 .733 14.3 2.4 7.7 1.0 1.1 2.1
25-26 DAL 56 30.5 .450 .325 .687 14.2 1.8 7.0 1.1 1.0 1.7
26-27 DAL 9 34.0 .411 .355 .757 15.8 1.3 7.8 0.9 0.6 1.6
3-YEAR AVG 70 31.1 .441 .335 .704 13.6 2.0 6.7 0.9 1.0 1.7
Totals 394 30.5 .443 .348 .709 13.4 2.1 6.1 1.0 0.9 1.6
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