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: Strong defensive performance
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Lopez accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 32 minutes during Sunday's 119-98 victory over the 76ers.
Lopez has been a machine in the blocks category this season. He's averaging 2.7 swats per game, and he's recorded at least five blocks nine times. At the age of 35, Lopez is showing no signs of slowing down.
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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.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Will play Thursday
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Lopez (personal) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lopez is back after a three-game absence. Bobby Portis' minutes will likely be dialed back to the mid-20s with BroLo active.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Will likely return Thursday
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Lopez (personal) is probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Lopez has missed three straight games due to personal issues, and the Bucks are 1-2 during that stretch. They'll likely get their center back for a tough matchup versus Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Khris Middleton (ankle) is out and Damian Lillard (ankle) is questionable.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Lopez (personal) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Lopez will miss his third straight game, and it's unclear if he'll be back for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Bobby Portis and Robin Lopez will hold down the fort at center in the meantime.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Questionable for Tuesday
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Lopez (personal) is questionable to play Tuesday versus Phoenix.
Lopez is at risk of missing his third consecutive game while tending to a personal matter. Bobby Portis started in his stead during Sunday's game against Utah, but Robin Lopez drew the start Saturday against Dallas.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Remains out Sunday
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Lopez (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Lopez will miss both halves of the Bucks' weekend back-to-back set for personal reasons. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Phoenix. Robin Lopez started Saturday's matchup in his brother's absence but played just four minutes, while Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder saw expanded roles off the bench.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Out for personal reasons
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Lopez (personal) won't play in Saturday's game against Dallas.
Lopez will miss the opening leg of the Bucks' back-to-back road set for personal reasons. In his absence, Bobby Portis and Robin Lopez should be expected to handle most of the center duties.
