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Lopez

Lopez finished behind only Giannis Antetokounmpo for the team lead in scoring and field-goal attempts. He made only seven of his 16 shots, but he got to the line with ease and cashed seven of eight from the charity stripe. Lopez finishes February with a scoring average just north of 15 points per game. He’ll look to carry that momentum into Saturday’s tilt with Dallas’ skeleton crew frontcourt.

With Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing under minutes restrictions and Bobby Portis serving a 25-game suspension, the Bucks needed a more involved Lopez on Thursday. That’s precisely what they received, as the veteran center was impactful on both ends of the floor. The 22 points were the most Lopez has scored in a game since January 8 (22 vs. San Antonio), and this was his sixth outing of the season with at least four blocked shots. The Bucks visit the Wizards on Friday, and Lopez has played both ends of every back-to-back except for one. Look for him to be on the court in what should be a good matchup.

Lopez was initially listed as probable due to a right shoulder contusion, but he will be able to suit up. Lopez has seen a few extra shots recently with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined for at least the next two weeks.

Lopez doesn’t appear to be in danger of missing time with a right shoulder contusion. He should assume his usual workload as the Bucks’ starting center.

Lopez was initially listed as probable due to a left knee contusion. He had 14 points and four 3-pointers on Wednesday with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, and with Giannis out again, Lopez should see a few extra shots in this game.

Dealing with a left knee contusion, Lopez is considered probable for Friday’s game. How impactful a potential absence would be depends on the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), who is also probable. Bobby Portis is the player who benefits the most if the Bucks are forced to play with either of their frontcourt stars.

Lopez offered solid value in the points and 3-point categories, but that was about it. The good news for fantasy managers is that this hasn’t been the norm, with the veteran center offering top-60 value in 9-cat formats. Over the past two weeks, he’s provided 8th-round value in 9-cat formats. Hopefully, Lopez will be able to do more defensively when the Bucks face Atlanta on Friday.

Good news for Lopez, who was downgraded to questionable this afternoon but will ultimately suit up against the Hornets Wednesday. The Bucks won’t have to resort to using Bobby Portis at center with Lopez active.

Lopez was initially listed as probable due to back soreness, but now a left knee contusion could keep him sidelined for a second straight game. Bobby Portis (personal) is probable after missing their last six games, and he should get the start at center if Lopez is out.

All three of these players sat against the Thunder but are on track to suit up on Wednesday. They could all have larger roles on offense if Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard miss a second consecutive game.