Brook Lopez plays through back injury Friday, scores 18

Brook Lopez (C - MIL)

Brook Lopez played through a back issue on Friday, but tallied 18 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 33 minutes.

Fantasy Impact
Lopez's back tightened up on him during warmups, but decided to push through it. March has been Lopez's strongest month to date for the Lakers and he continues to step up with Brandon Ingram down with a groin injury. Lopez is a must-start player with three games on the schedule next week.