Collin Gillespie reveals thoughts nearing Suns three-point record

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The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets looking to bounce back after losses in five of their last six games.

With 10 games remaining, Phoenix will be hopeful to hold on to the seventh seed in the Western Conference, ensuring they host the Play-In Tournament.

The sixth seed may just be out of reach as the Houston Rockets sit three and a half games ahead.

Houston also holds the tie-breaker, having swept the season series 3-0 over the Suns.

Although Phoenix has shown flashes of being a top-five team in the West, they've been decimated by injuries all season.

Jalen Green missed 48 games due to lingering hamstring issues. Devin Booker missed 16 games with various different injuries.

Dillon Brooks has also missed time, currently sidelined with a broken hand. Tonight would mark his 23rd missed contest of the season.

In the midst of these injuries, the Suns have seen a breakout season from backup guard Collin Gillespie.

Not only has Gillespie appeared in 71 of 72 matchups, he's averaging a career-high 13.3 points, 4.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals.

All the while, he's nearing the Suns single season three-point record.

Gillespie spoke on that possibility recently, saying: "Definitely something I never thought about, but it'd be really cool."

Gillespie is eight three-pointers away for tying Quentin Richardson (2004-05) with 226.

Nine would set a new franchise record.

Shooting 42.1% from deep on 7.3 threes attempted per game, it's only a matter of time until Gillespie sets a new mark.

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