The Brooklyn Nets didn’t just lose an overtime game on Friday night to the Philadelphia 76’ers, they also lost the services of big man Brook Lopez for the rest of the season per Sam Amick with USA Today.
Lopez suffered a broken foot during the game although its not clear at exactly what point that took place.
Brook Lopez was diagnosed w/ a fractured 5th metatarsal of the right foot. The Nets will update next week after consultation w/ physicians
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 21, 2013
This is the fourth setback Lopez has had with this foot. He’s had 3 surgeries on it since 2011.