Brook Lopez to miss Pistons game

Oct 12, 2014; Shanghai, China; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez reacts after being fouled as the Sacramento Kings take on the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Shanghai, China; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez reacts after being fouled as the Sacramento Kings take on the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Kharpertian of The Brooklyn Game:

"After missing the team’s Friday practice, Brook Lopez will not play Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons as he continues to rest his right midfoot sprain."

The Pistons haven’t gotten many breaks so far this season, but this definitely works in their favor. Lopez is one of the Nets’ best players, if not the best.

Brooklyn just got smacked around by the Celtics, a team I think (thought?) the Pistons are better than. Lopez missed that game too, so the Nets miss their simplest opportunity for a quick improvement.

The odds of the Pistons getting their first win tomorrow look a little better.