Lopez accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across eight minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Lopez, who was averaging 16.8 minutes in this series prior to Tuesday, was predictably benched in favor of Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several rotation tweaks. Although he had a brutal postseason, Lopez was one of Milwaukee's most reliable players in the regular season, averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. The 37-year-old center will hit the free agent market this offseason and could potentially find a new home outside of Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Won't start Tuesday
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Lopez won't start in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
Bobby Portis will join the starting lineup in Tuesday's win-or-go-home game, pushing Lopez to the bench. The veteran big man has received limited playing time in the first round, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 16.8 minutes per game in four outings.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Sees reduced workload
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Lopez logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four blocks in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After playing a key role in the regular season with 31.8 minutes per game, Lopez's workload in the playoffs has tanked. Through the opening two games, the veteran center is averaging 18.5 minutes per night with 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. With the Bucks staring at a 2-0 deficit, it will be interesting to see what coach Doc Rivers tweaks going forward.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Will play Saturday
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Lopez (rest) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Lopez rested in the Bucks' regular-season finale against the Pistons, but he'll be good to go for the start of the playoffs. The veteran center finished the regular season averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting (including 37.3 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Expected to play Saturday
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Lopez (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Lopez played 80 games during the regular season, putting up some decent numbers in his seventh season with Milwaukee. The veteran big man averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from deep.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Sitting out Sunday
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Lopez is out for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to rest purposes.
The Bucks are already locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference, so they will rest their veteran big man in the regular-season finale. Pete Nance will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Lopez should be able to return to action for Milwaukee's first-round playoff matchup.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 15, grabs seven boards
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Lopez closed with 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 25 minutes during Friday's 125-119 win over Detroit.
Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show with another triple-double, his fourth over his last five games, but Lopez also delivered solid value on both ends of the court, particularly as a rebounder and rim protector. The veteran big man figures to play a huge role for the Bucks in the playoffs, and with one game left in the regular season, he's averaging 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Held in check
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Lopez posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 victory over the Pelicans.
Milwaukee didn't give full workloads to their key players, and it will be interesting to see how the team handles the second leg of their back-to-back set Friday. Overall, Lopez has had a tremendous campaign, posting fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Records double-double
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Lopez closed Sunday's 111-107 win over New Orleans with 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four blocks across 34 minutes.
Lopez recorded his first double-double since March 24, and the big man has now scored at least 20 points in four of his previous six appearances. The big man has established himself as one of the Bucks' go-to scoring options, and if both Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) and Damian Lillard (calf) miss more games before the end of the regular season, that could translate to Lopez experiencing a bigger upside in his fantasy stock.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 17 points in win
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Lopez amassed 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block across 30 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime victory over Miami.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter led the way for the Bucks in this overtime win, but Lopez made his presence felt as well. However, it's worth noting he had a difficult matchup against Bam Adebayo. Lopez continues to find ways to make an impact on offense, even when he's not at his best. This was his third straight game with 17 or more points.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Efficient in win over Philly
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Lopez racked up 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 31 minutes during Thursday's 126-113 victory over Philadelphia.
Lopez was coming off a 22-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance against the Suns on Tuesday, and he delivered another impressive outing, although it was Giannis Antetokounmpo with his historic stat line who stole the show and carried Milwaukee to a 13-point win. Lopez is ending the season on a productive note and has scored in double digits in seven of his last nine outings, averaging 16.4 points per game and shooting 62.9 percent from the floor in that span.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Stuffs stat sheet in win Tuesday
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Lopez notched 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 win over the Suns.
Lopez was coming off two subpar showings, racking up 12 points and six rebounds combined in the losses to New York and Atlanta, but he bounced back admirably here and was one of the standout performers for a Bucks team that got back to winning ways. For the most part, Lopez has been productive as a two-way presence for the Bucks. He's scored in double digits in nine of his last 12 appearances, averaging 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in that span.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Shines despite loss to Denver
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Lopez had 26 points (12-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to Denver.
The Bucks were without their top two offensive players in Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) and Damian Lillard (calf), so they had to rely more on Lopez to provide scoring. The big man stepped up and delivered an excellent showing, however, missing just five of his 17 shots from the field and surpassing the 25-point plateau just for the third time this season. Lopez scored over 20 points in five of his last nine contests.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Posts massive double-double
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Lopez supplied 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to the Suns.
Lopez was one of the few bright spots for Milwaukee, recording his third double-double of the season in the loss. With 70 regular-season games under his belt, Lopez is on pace to return fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 16 points in loss
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Lopez closed Tuesday's 104-93 loss to the Warriors with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes.
Lopez's ability to contribute across the board makes him a very underrated fantasy asset. With 67 games played, Lopez is on pace to return fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers on 49.6 percent shooting from the field and 84.8 percent from the line.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Posts monster line
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Lopez logged 23 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 126-106 win over the Lakers.
For the fourth time this season, Lopez recorded at least 23 points. This was also his seventh game with at least four swats. He's been on a tear over his last 10 games, returning third-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 14.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Leads Milwaukee in loss
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Lopez finished with 23 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 115-114 loss to the Pacers.
Lopez finished as Milwaukee's leading scorer, marking his 11th outing with at least 20 points across 63 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the 36-year-old sank multiples triples for the fourth time over the club's last 10 outings. The veteran big man was extremely efficient while putting up double-digit shot attempts after three quiet outings on the offensive end. However, Lopez failed to record a block, ending his 14-game streak with at least one swat.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Nabs double-double in victory
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Lopez closed Tuesday's 127-121 win over Atlanta with 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes.
Lopez recorded his second double-double of the season Tuesday, leading the Bucks with a game-high mark in rebounds. However, the 36-year-old struggled from three-point range, and he has shot 31.6 percent from beyond the arc in seven outings since the All-Star break. The big man did set a new season-high mark in boards, though he has logged only two outings with double-digit rebounds in 59 regular-season appearances.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Fares well in loss
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Lopez supplied 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 100-97 loss to the Rockets.
Lopez continues to provide steady production across the board for fantasy managers. In fact, he's second on the team in nine-category fantasy value over the last 10 games, producing third-round value with 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers while shooting 49.0 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Swats four in win
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Lopez had 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Clippers.
Lopez delivered a productive performance on the offensive end while tying the game-high mark in blocks. The big man has now recorded multiple swats in 32 of his 53 regular-season outings. Moreover, the veteran has also racked up nine games with 20 or more points this season. Lopez went through a rough stretch shooting the rock prior to the All-Star break, and entering Thursday's contest he had shot only 45.2 percent from the field since Jan. 1. He has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.8 assists in 28.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
