The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 115-105 Tuesday night to earn their 36th win of the season.
The Bucks had five players who scored in double figures, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 21 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. Center Brook Lopez had 14 points and six rebounds in the game. He also shot 2-6 from deep, which means he has made at least one triple in the last 31 games; the longest such streak for someone who's seven feet tall.
Brook Lopez has made at least one 3-pointer in each of his last 31 games, the longest such streak by a 7-footer in NBA history. Lopez had shared the record of 30 such games in a row with Dirk Nowitzki and Karl-Anthony Towns. pic.twitter.com/YiXucpBYpS
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Lopez is one of the bigs who had to adjust his game because of the recent developments on how basketball is being played in the NBA.
Lopez, an 11-year veteran, only made three 3-pointers (shot only 31 attempts) in his first eight years in the league. However, he has made 371 3-pointers since the 2016-17 season, and he's shooting 35% from beyond the arc over the last three years.
His ability to hit the 3-point shot is one of the primary reasons why Lopez has remained in the league. But he's also a great low-post player, making him capable of scoring anywhere in the court.
Lopez is an integral part of Milwaukee's offense, as he's currently averaging 12.2 points while shooting 45.6 percent from the field, including 39 percent from deep.
Although he spent his best years as the cornerstone of the Brooklyn Nets, Lopez is still in search of his first NBA championship. He could achieve that as a member of the Bucks, who are currently one of the best teams in the league. They're currently number one in the Eastern Conference so far.
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