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Collin Gillespie has averaged 17.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.9 more than he's averaged over the course of the season.This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have totaled 15.6 shot attempts per game (7th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, creating a strong matchup.The Suns will likely see a rise in possessions in this game from facing the 9th-speediest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against the Lakers may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (8th-most in the NBA).
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