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Brook Lopez to return from back injury Monday vs. Jazz

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/13/22

The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing essentially the entire 2021-2022 season without their starting center. On Monday, they'll be getting him back in the lineup.

ESPN Sources: Three months after back surgery, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez will return to lineup vs. the Utah Jazz on Monday (ESPN, 10 PM ET). Lopez, out since opening night, should make an impact for a defense outside of top 10 for first time under coach Mike Budenholzer.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 14, 2022

BROOK IS BACK!! pic.twitter.com/f5ptecOHZB
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 14, 2022

Brook Lopez and George Hill will return vs. Utah tomorrow night.https://t.co/sIXf90Vf3K
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 14, 2022

It was reported in early December that Lopez would be sidelined indefinitely following his back surgery. He averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the 2020-2021 season across 70 contests.

In Lopez' absence, Milwaukee has still been among the best teams in the NBA. They are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference at 42-26.

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