In today's NBA regular season, the Bucks beat the Jazz 117-111 away and continued to consolidate their second place in the East. In this game, Bucks main center Lopez returned from injury. He played just 14 minutes and 32 seconds and shot 1-of-4, including 1-of-3 from three-point range and 3-of-4 from the free throw line, with 6 points and 1 rebound.
Since the season opener, Lopez has been in a state of recuperation. Because of back surgery, Lopez missed 57 regular season games. Fortunately, the Bucks are strong, they have a record of 43 wins and 26 losses, ranking second in the East.
Lopez's return has excited the Bucks. Head coach Budenholzer said: "López has great value for us on both ends of the road. I think he gave the team a lot of confidence and made his teammates understand that there was someone to support them. ”
You know, Lopez is the hero of the Bucks. In last season's playoffs, Lopez averaged 13 points, 5.9 rebounds per game and 1.5 blocks per game. On both offensive and defensive ends, López is crucial for the Bucks.
This season, the Bucks have been absent from Lopez for a long time, and the inside line is mainly supported by Alphabet Brother and Portis. In addition, they also got Ibaka, who was selected for the best defensive team three times, through trades. With the return of Lopez, the Bucks' interior strength continues to improve.
At the moment, the Bucks are only two wins behind the First Heat in the East. With only 13 regular season games left, the Bucks still have the potential to hit the First Place in the East.