Bucks' Brook Lopez: Drains three triples vs. Memphis
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Lopez supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 loss to the Grizzlies.
Lopez led the Bucks in three-point makes Thursday as Milwaukee shot just 9-for-42 from beyond the arc, and he managed to finish with the second-most points on the team behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (37). Lopez has scored in double digits in four of the first five games of the regular season, though he isn't expected to see a ton of volume on offense while playing alongside Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Swats four in defeat Monday
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Lopez closed with 13 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 119-108 loss to Boston.
Despite an inefficient night, the big man ended as the club's third-highest scorer behind Damian Lillard (33) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (30). Lopez also posted a game-high four blocks, and he has totaled 13 swats through four regular-season games thus far. The 36-year-old did struggle from beyond the arc, and he has shot a combined 5-for-21 from downtown this year.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Good to go against Chicago
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Lopez (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Lopez was added to the injury report Thursday due to a minor quadriceps injury, but the veteran big man will play through it and shouldn't have any restrictions. Therefore, expect Lopez to handle his regular workload as the Bucks' starting center. He delivered 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six blocks across 36 minutes in the win over the 76ers on Wednesday.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Probable for Friday
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Lopez is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to a right quadriceps contusion.
Lopez probably suffered the contusion in the season-opening win over the 76ers on Wednesday, where he recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six blocks across 36 minutes. The probable tag suggests he's very likely to play and handle his regular workload as Milwaukee's starting center, though.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Returns to starting lineup
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Lopez will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.
As expected, Lopez will return to the starting lineup after resting during the preseason finale. The talented big man averaged 2.4 blocks and 1.9 made three-pointers per game across 79 regular-season appearances last year.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Not listed on injury report
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Lopez (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.
As expected, Lopez will suit up for Opening Night after resting during the Bucks' preseason finale. The veteran averaged 2.4 blocks and 1.9 made three-pointers per game across 79 regular-season appearances last year.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Not starting Thursday
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Lopez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
The Bucks have decided to rest most of their key contributors for this preseason finale, so Lopez isn't expected to see action. However, he should be fully available for the regular-season opener against the 76ers next Wednesday.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Sees limited minutes Sunday
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Lopez posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 15 minutes in Sunday's 120-87 preseason loss to the Pistons.
It seems coach Doc Rivers tried to limit the minutes of the potential starters in this preseason opener, as no player reached the 20-minute threshold. Lopez will open the 2024-25 season as the starting center and should see steady minutes down low as Giannis Antetokounmpo's frontcourt partner.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Nears double-double as top scorer
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Lopez notched 27 points (12-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 39 minutes in Sunday's 126-113 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Lopez led all Bucks players in scoring in Sunday's loss while connecting on a trio of threes and ending one rebound shy of a double-double in a balanced performance. Lopez has stepped up as the leader in the paint for Milwaukee during the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), reaching double figures in all four postseason games while finishing with his highest scoring and rebound marks of the series thus far.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 22 points in Game 2 loss
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Lopez recorded 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-7 3Pt), three assists, two blocks and one rebound in 29 minutes in Tuesday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Though Lopez drilled a season-high six three-pointers, his rebound production was conspicuously absent. His one rebound matched a season low for Lopez, who has seen a noticeable drop in the category during his 16th NBA campaign.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Cleared to play Friday
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Lopez (rest) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Lopez, Khris Middleton (ankle) and Bobby Portis (rest) have all been upgraded from questionable to available, while Damian Lillard (adductor) has been downgraded to out and will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines. Lopez has made 29 straight appearances, averaging 11.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.7 assists in 28.6 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Could rest Friday
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Lopez (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Lopez, Bobby Portis (rest) and Khris Middleton (rest) are all late additions to the injury report and are now carrying questionable tags. If Lopez is held out, the Bucks could potentially turn to Danilo Gallinari and utilize a smaller lineup.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Solid double-double in loss
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Lopez ended Wednesday's 111-101 loss to the Grizzlies with 25 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes.
Lopez recorded his first double-double since Feb. 15, but his two-way efforts were not enough to avoid Milwaukee's upset loss against an already-eliminated Grizzlies team. Lopez has been anchoring the middle of the Bucks defense this season, but 25-point efforts are a rarity for him -- this was just the sixth time he scored 20 or more points in the current campaign.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 14 in 23 minutes
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Lopez produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-93 victory over the Thunder.
The Bucks handled their business early, so they were able to dial Lopez's minutes back a bit. He's averaging 10.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers in 11 March appearances.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Hits five threes Thursday
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Lopez totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-105 victory over the 76ers.
Lopez was efficient from beyond the arc and delivered an impressive stat line as he bounced back from a couple of rough, subpar outings. The veteran big man might play a secondary role on offense but still gets enough touches to remain relevant as a scoring threat in fantasy, and he also makes an impact due to his rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. Lopez has been averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Quiet against Clippers
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Lopez logged six points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Monday's 113-106 victory over the Clippers.
This was a muted performance for Lopez, as he failed to take advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles). He's been stuck in a slump lately, averaging 9.7 points on 38.8 percent shooting from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc over his last 10 outings.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Drains four threes in win
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Lopez recorded 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 112-107 win over Minnesota.
Lopez delivered a strong performance and stretched the floor admirably on offense, making it the fourth time over his last six appearances in which he's drained multiple threes. He also responded defensively, as he had to deal with the presence of Rudy Gobert (ankle) down low. Lopez is not a go-to player for the Bucks on offense, but he continues to deliver in a secondary role. He's averaging 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game over his last six appearances, a span in which he's also shooting 31.7 percent from three-point range.
Lopez chipped in 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.
Lopez often has a soft touch around the rim and can make it rain from three-point range, but neither was the case Thursday, as he needed 14 shots to score 14 points while struggling badly from three-point range. The veteran big man still salvaged his fantasy stat line due to his solid contributions in peripheral stats, including his 15th game with four or more blocks this season. Lopez enters the All-Star break with averages of 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.0 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Will play Tuesday
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Lopez (back) will play Tuesday versus Miami.
Damian Lillard (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play through their probable tags, while Lopez will shed a questionable tag to suit up for this contest. Lopez played 29 minutes Monday versus Denver, producing nine points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three triples in 29 minutes.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Swats two shots in return
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Lopez (personal) tallied 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 129-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
Lopez rejoined the Bucks after he missed the past three games due to his wife giving birth to the couple's first child. He took back his usual spot in the starting five Thursday and contributed solid numbers across the board, though his minutes were suppressed due to the blowout nature of the game.
