Lopez May Be Out For Tomorrow's Game

[ABM]

http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2009/11/nj_nets_center_brooke_lopez_sp.html

Good news and bad news from Nets practice Monday: One injured player returned to the court, while a healthy player hobbled into the trainer’s room.

First, the bad: Starting center Brook Lopez sprained his right ankle early Monday while contesting a shot. He spent the rest of practice receiving treatment and did not require an X-ray.

“Trust me,” said Lopez, who averages 17.3 points and 8.8 rebounds a game this year, “watching film hurt a lot more.”

With the team set to begin a four-game West Coast trip, coach Lawrence Frank listed Lopez as day-to-day...........

 

[Boise Blazer]

Although it would be good in a way I was hoping that Oden would get the chance to have a good game against Lopez. That would send his confidence skyrocketing.

 

[Idog1976]

Although it would be good in a way I was hoping that Oden would get the chance to have a good game against Lopez. That would send his confidence skyrocketing.

Let's hope Lopez plays. I think Oden would own him.

 

[Natebishop3]

I really want Greg to quiet all this BS about Lopez being better.

 

[THE HCP]

What would be dope is if Jay-Z took over as coach!

 

[drexlersdad]

awww i wanted oden to DESTROY "blowpez"

 

[Nikolokolus]

Bummer. I was really interested to see how he stacked up against Brooke Shie ... er ... Lopez.

 

[ABM]

Bummer. I was really interested to see how he stacked up against Brooke Shie ... er ... Lopez.

I've never, ever seen the words stacked and Brooke Shie.. used in the same sentence.

 

[ehizzy3]

yeah i did want to see how greg faired up against lopez. no homo

 

[Wheels]

bummer.. hope he gets better.

 

[PapaG]

I really want Greg to quiet all this BS about Lopez being better.

I think Oden is better, but one game against a hobbled or even healthy Lopez isn't exactly the final word, is it?

Lopez plays on a garbage team. He's a decent C.

 

[Jayps15]

Lopez is playing tonight vs Denver according to pregame reports, the Nets are also finally getting Courtney Lee back. With Devin Harris coming back 1 game ago they're starting to get healthy and I think once they're all the way back they're a better team than their horrible record.

 

[PapaG]

Lopez is playing tonight vs Denver according to pregame reports, the Nets are also finally getting Courtney Lee back. With Devin Harris coming back 1 game ago they're starting to get healthy and I think once they're all the way back they're a better team than their horrible record.

They can't be any worse, right?

I understand what you're saying, though. Lopez and Harris are a decent foundation, at least in terms of winning some games versus going winless.

 

[Natebishop3]

So if they added LeBron to that team... how good are they? I think LeBron, Harris, and Lopez is a better foundation than they have in Cleveland.

 

[gatorpops]

I think Oden is better, but one game against a hobbled or even healthy Lopez isn't exactly the final word, is it?

Lopez plays on a garbage team. He's a decent C.

Oden plays on a great team, it may be harder.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Lopez is playing tonight vs Denver according to pregame reports, the Nets are also finally getting Courtney Lee back. With Devin Harris coming back 1 game ago they're starting to get healthy and I think once they're all the way back they're a better team than their horrible record.

I think the best possible thing for us would be for NJ to steal one in Denver tonight, which could be possible with their full starting lineup back. They're still very thin up front--Martin & Andersen will absolutely destroy Najera, Boone & Williams--but if Lee can hit shots, they might have a chance.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

So if they added LeBron to that team... how good are they? I think LeBron, Harris, and Lopez is a better foundation than they have in Cleveland.

Don't forget about their #1 pick this summer . . .

 

[Dumpy]

I don't understand the need to compare the two. Oden is a terrific prospect who (as I understand it) is a beast under the basket. Lopez is an incredible prospect, also, and will be a great player. But they are in completely different situations and can't be compared to each other. Lopez has no other scorer on the floor with him. he is double teamed and hacked on pretty much every possession. The Nets have absolutely no depth, so he is forced to play 40+ minutes a night, and is exhausted by the end of the game. he also has to play soft on D so he doesn't get into foul trouble (again, because the Nets have no other centers on the roster). Recently he's been asked to take more mid-range jumpers . . . simply because the Nets have no one else who is healthy who can shoot.

With all that said, look at his numbers. And consider he is just 21.

And, better yet, the guy is just a geek. He is like you or me, just seven feet tall. Without question, he's my favorite Net right now.

 

[THE HCP]

After 1, Den- 27/NJ-19........... Lopez has 25! He's gonna kill Greg!

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I don't understand the need to compare the two. Oden is a terrific prospect who (as I understand it) is a beast under the basket. Lopez is an incredible prospect, also, and will be a great player. But they are in completely different situations and can't be compared to each other. Lopez has no other scorer on the floor with him. he is double teamed and hacked on pretty much every possession. The Nets have absolutely no depth, so he is forced to play 40+ minutes a night, and is exhausted by the end of the game. he also has to play soft on D so he doesn't get into foul trouble (again, because the Nets have no other centers on the roster). Recently he's been asked to take more mid-range jumpers . . . simply because the Nets have no one else who is healthy who can shoot.

With all that said, look at his numbers. And consider he is just 21.

And, better yet, the guy is just a geek. He is like you or me, just seven feet tall. Without question, he's my favorite Net right now.

The comparison comes from some writer declaring last year that Lopez was better than Oden . . . you know us Blazer fans, say something like that and we won't let it go for years.

I like Lopez, whatever his comparison to Oden, Lopez was great draft pick.

 

[Dumpy]

watch this and tell me how someone could possibly hate Brook Lopez.

(except the guy behind him)

[video=youtube;DWjmCUfXPHU]

 

[ABM]

After 1, Den- 27/NJ-19........... Lopez has 25! He's gonna kill Greg!

Not sure what game you're watching (Mr. hoops junkie! ), but at the half, Lopez has all of 3 points.... in 5 minutes.

 

[illmatic99]

watch this and tell me how someone could possibly hate Brook Lopez.

(except the guy behind him)

meh.

Lopez is no Oden.

[video=youtube;icyOTQUoA8c]

 

[THE HCP]

Not sure what game you're watching (Mr. hoops junkie! ), but at the half, Lopez has all of 3 points.... in 5 minutes.

Joking AngryBlazerMan!

 

[ABM]

Joking AngryBlazerMan!

You know How I can tell when you're lying?



Your lips move.


Nahh, it's all good, brutha.

Hey, when are you, Niko, and I gonna get hook up? He said he was reaching out to you.

 

[THE HCP]

As soon as you talk to my people and set up the first annual HCP Meet n Greet!

 

[ABM]

As soon as you talk to my people and set up the first annual HCP Meet n Greet!

Is BeerBoy invited?

 

[THE HCP]

Is BeerBoy invited?

I'd hope so, his wife will be given the lap dances! On a serious tip, I think a handful of us should get together. That would be fun. Nobody I don't like though!

 

[ABM]

I'd hope so, his wife will be given the lap dances! On a serious tip, I think a handful of us should get together. That would be fun. Nobody I don't like though!

You can't meet during "any" of the Blazer games, correct?

 

[THE HCP]

You are correct sir!