Brook Lopez Made NBA History In Nets-Bucks Game

Brook Lopez made NBA history during Thursday's game.

Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) celebrates after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Brooklyn Nets in Wisconsin.

Brook Lopez finished the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 8/12 from the field and 4/5 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via The Milwaukee Bucks: "1,969 blocks.

Congratulations to Brook Lopez for moving into 20th all-time in NBA history."

1,969 blocks.

Congratulations to Brook Lopez for moving into 20th all-time in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/5n6pRcPVa3

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 27, 2024

Despite Lopez's historic night, the Bucks lost to the Nets by a score of 111-105.

With the loss, they dropped to 16-13 in 29 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.

While a loss to the Nets is not good, the Bucks were playing without their two best players (Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo).

Oct 27, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) gestures after scoring in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Lopez is currently averaging 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest while shooting 49.1% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 29 games.

He is in his seventh season playing for the Bucks.

During the 2021 season, Lopez helped lead the franchise to the NBA Championship over the Phoenix Suns.

In addition to the Bucks, the 2013 NBA All-Star has also spent time with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers over 16 years.

Dec 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Following the Nets, the Bucks will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

On the road, the Bucks are 5-8 in 13 games away from Milwaukee.