BROOK LOPEZ NEWS

Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6

The Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

MAY 3

Pacers try to secure series victory over the Bucks

The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Milwaukee Bucks in game five

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pacers hit franchise playoff-best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113, take 3-1 lead in series

The Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff-record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113 on Sunday to take a 3-...

APRIL 29

Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series

Myles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nears double-double as top scorer 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...

Impact 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.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Poor off the glass in loss Lopez recorded 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-7 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference...

Impact Although Lopez generated 22 points and 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 season in the pros.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Friday Lopez (rest) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could rest Friday Lopez (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in victory Lopez notched 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-99 win over the Magic.

Impact Lopez scored in double figures for a fifth consecutive game Wednesday, and he also made a defensive impact with three blocks. He's averaged 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances, and he should continue to see plenty of run in the frontcourt late in the regular season since Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for the Bucks' final two games before the playoffs.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Solid double-double in loss 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 in 23 minutes 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hits five threes Thursday 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.

Impact Lopez was efficient from beyond the arc and delivered an impressive stat line as he bounced back from a couple of rough, subpar outings in recent days. The veteran big man might play a secondary role on offense. However, he still gets enough touches to remain relevant as a scoring threat in fantasy, and he also makes an impact of his own due to his rebounding and shot-blocking ability. Lopez has been averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of March, so there's room for improvement there.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brook Lopez Calls His Shot on Bucks' Title Chances With Giannis, Lillard Milwaukee’s big man is buying stock in his team’s chances to win a championship.

MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brook Lopez Calls His Shot on Bucks' Title Chances With Giannis, Lillard Milwaukee’s big man is buying stock in his team’s chances to win a championship.

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Bucks' Defense Is Becoming a Championship-Caliber One Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez are staying closer to the rim and the transition defense has improved since Doc Rivers took over.

MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Bucks' Defense Is Becoming a Championship-Caliber One Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez are staying closer to the rim and the transition defense has improved since Doc Rivers took over.

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Quiet against Clippers 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive performance 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.

Impact 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 this campaign. At the age of 35, Lopez is showing no signs of slowing down.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Drains four threes in win 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Poor shooting display Thursday 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.

Impact 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 in the current campaign. 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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Tuesday Lopez (back) will play Tuesday versus Miami.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back soreness Lopez is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami due to back soreness.

Impact Lopez is averaging just 10.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 27.3 minutes across his last three contests, but Milwaukee participating in three lopsided affairs is a relevant factor in his recent workload. If Lopez is able to suit up Tuesday, he will look to extend his streak of five consecutive appearances with multiple blocks.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Swats two shots in return 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Lopez (personal) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lopez is back after a three-game absence, which will likely result in his brother, Robin, returning to the second unit. Bobby Portis' minutes will likely be dialed back to the mid-20s with BroLo active.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE