Brook Lopez News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks | FOX Sports

Brook Lopez Bucks vs. Bull Playoffs Game 1 Press Conference ' 4.17.22

APRIL 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Propels Bucks to Game 1 win Lopez provided 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two blocks across 32 minutes during Sunday's 93-86 victory over Chicago.

Impact On a night when Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton struggled to score efficiently, Lopez was the Bucks' second-best offensive option for much of the night. The big man saw his most minutes since returning from injury and was one of the few bright spots for a Milwaukee team that committed 21 turnovers and shot just 26.3 percent (10-38 3Pt) from three. Dating back to the final weeks of the regular season, Lopez has scored in double figures in 11 of his last 12 appearances.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of...

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed

Kevin Love made eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the No. 8 play-in spot — and a matchup against Brooklyn — with a 133-115 win over Milwaukee

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Lopez will not play in Sunday's regular season finale against Cleveland, Evan Dammarell of Locked On Cavs reports.

Impact As anticipated, Lopez is among the Bucks who will get the afternoon off as they finish out the regular-season schedule. Veteran Serge Ibaka (illness) and Bobby Portis (rest) are also unavailable, so Milwaukee will be stretched thin at center.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Cavs Lopez is not expected to play Sunday against the Cavaliers due to back injury maintenance.

Impact Most of the Bucks' key players will not suit up for the regular-season finale Sunday. It will be an opportunity for bench players and young guys to get extra run.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 30 points, Bucks rout Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout the Detroit Pistons 131-101 on Friday night

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another strong performance Lopez finished Thursday's 127-121 victory over Boston with 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and one block across 24 minutes.

Impact Lopez tied his season high with seven rebounds and scored in double figures for the eighth time over his last nine appearances. During that stretch, the veteran big man has averaged 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big night from Brook Lopez in win shows Bucks have another dimension on offense Whether it was a pick-and-roll with Jrue Holiday or a pick-and-pop with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks center burned the Bulls' defense.

APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch...

APRIL 6, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central

Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division c...

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates offensively in win Lopez amassed 28 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals in Tuesday's 127-106 win over Chicago.

Impact This was undoubtedly Lopez's best performance of the season, as the veteran not only scored a season high while leading the Bucks by a wide margin but also grabbed a season best off the glass. His 28 points marked the most he has scored since registering 33 points against the Hawks in Game 5 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks

Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws start Sunday Lopez will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact As expected, Lopez will return to the starting lineup -- along with the rest of the Bucks' regulars -- following a one-game absence due to rest purposes. As a starter (six games), the veteran big man has averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 24.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back Sunday Lopez (rest) will play Sunday against the Mavericks.

Impact The Bucks' key starters got Friday's game against the Clippers off but will be back in action Sunday. Since returning to the starting five, he's averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 24.0 minutes.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorers square off in Milwaukee-Dallas matchup

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić square off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Milwaukee and Dallas take the court

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks, Clippers rest most of their starters after OT games

Giannis Antetokounmpo and three other regular Milwaukee Bucks starters won’t be available for their Friday night game with the Los Angeles Clippers

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday Lopez (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers.

Impact Lopez will sit out the second half of the Bucks' back-to-back set following Thursday's overtime win against the Nets. In his absence, Bobby Portis and Serge Ibaka are candidates for increased roles.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-figure performance Lopez provided 17 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 118-116 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Lopez has drawn five consecutive starts and has scored in double figures in each of those games. During that stretch, the center has averaged 13.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 24.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo's 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and had a game-deciding block of Joel Embiid in the final seconds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76er...

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holiday helps short-handed Bucks beat Wizards 114-102

Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks withstand a late comeback attempt and defeat the Washington Wizards 114-102 on Thursday night

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brook Lopez's return boosts Bucks ahead of postseason

Giannis Antetokounmpo says the absence of Brook Lopez for much of the season has caused the Milwaukee Bucks to appreciate the 7-foot veteran on a whole new level

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks' Brook Lopez back, and here's what he said about Bobby Portis Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is back, and here's what he had to say about his backup, Bobby Portis.

MARCH 23, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Grabs season-high six boards Lopez registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 126-98 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Lopez's playing time continues to gradually increase since returning from a back injury that cost him the first five months of the season. In back-to-back games, the big man has drawn the start, played at least 20 minutes, scored in double figures and blocked two shots. The Bucks are expected to continue ramping him up during the last three weeks of the season to make sure he's ready for a potential playoff run, so he figures to get more looks down the stretch ahead of known commodities like Bobby Portis and Serge Ibaka.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 in Saturday's start Lopez provided 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 20 minutes during Saturday's 138-119 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Moving into the starting five with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) out of action, Lopez saw his biggest workload in three games since he returned to the lineup from the back woes that had kept him out since opening night. The veteran center figures to provide a big boost for the Bucks down the stretch, but expect his minutes to remain limited, at least until the playoffs begin.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE