Mon Apr 28 01:40:00 UTC 2025: **Bucks Fans Want Lopez on the Bench Despite Game 3 Improvement**

MILWAUKEE, WI – Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 3 victory over the Indiana Pacers, a majority of fans still believe center Brook Lopez should come off the bench, despite a positive showing in the game. A recent fan poll conducted before Game 3 revealed this sentiment, and the results likely remain unchanged after Lopez played only 15 minutes.

While the team made a successful lineup change replacing Taurean Prince with Gary Trent Jr., fans are calling for further adjustments to optimize the team’s performance. Although Lopez had a positive plus-minus (+5) in limited playing time, his offensive contribution was minimal. Analysts suggest his limited minutes are strategic, given the unique challenges posed by the Pacers, and that his defensive performance was considered solid. The increased athleticism of Trent Jr. on the perimeter is also viewed as beneficial to Lopez’s effectiveness when he is on the court.

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