NBA · Start or Sit

Should I Start AJ Johnson or A.J. Lawson?

Data-driven NBA fantasy start/sit decision. Recent game logs, trend analysis, and a verdict based on actual performance — not gut feel.

Verdict
Toss-up — see stats below
Both players average within 2 pts. Use matchup context and injury status as your tiebreaker.
AJ Johnson
G · DAL · NBA
9.8
avg pts (8g)
7.3
std dev
▲ trending up
last 4g
Last 5 games
17.7W164
19.2W163
12.7W161
3.4W160
3.2W156
VS
A.J. Lawson
G · TOR · NBA
9.5
avg pts (8g)
7.3
std dev
▼ trending down
last 4g
Last 5 games
10W164
16.7W163
1.2W162
4.2W160
1.2W158

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Johnson or A.J. Lawson?
AJ Johnson and A.J. Lawson are very close in fantasy value this week. Both average similar points per game. Use matchup difficulty and injury status — shown above — as tiebreakers, or connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
What is AJ Johnson's fantasy value right now?
AJ Johnson has averaged 9.8 fantasy points over their last 8 games this season, with a up trend. Standard deviation of 7.3 points — a relatively consistent floor.
What is A.J. Lawson's fantasy value right now?
A.J. Lawson has averaged 9.5 fantasy points over their last 8 games this season, with a down trend. Standard deviation of 7.3 points — a relatively consistent floor.

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