Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez's 3 best games so far this season

Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez’s 3 best games so far this season

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 10: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three-point shot by Khris Middleton #22 during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Fiserv Forum on February 10, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 02: (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

February 2 vs. Phoenix Suns

If there was one performance that exemplified the kind of season Lopez was having, it was on February 2 during the Bucks’ 129-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Lopez’s offensive efforts were blemished by his poor 3-point shooting, which has been a theme of his run all season long. Despite that, the 32-year-old found ways to be effective such as punishing opposing defenders and mismatches with his back to the basket game and putting the ball on the floor to finish at the rack as well.

It was on the defensive side of the ball where Lopez put in a masterclass outing, as shown by his career-high eight blocks. Lopez consistently shut down oncoming drives and shot at the rim and had a number of rejections based on second effort plays.

All in all, Lopez finished with 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field (1-for-6 from deep), eight blocks, four rebounds, one assist and was a +6 in nearly 33 minutes of action.

Truly a performance befitting of a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

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