Bucks' Brook Lopez: Returns Monday

Bucks center Brook Lopez is set to return to the lineup on Monday against the Boston Celtics.

Lopez has been sidelined since December 13 with a back injury.

The Bucks have gone 6-5 in Lopez's absence, but his return will be a major boost to the team's frontcourt.

Lopez is averaging 12.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game this season.

He is also a key part of the Bucks' defense, averaging 1.5 blocks per game.

The Bucks are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-15.

They are one game behind the Boston Celtics for second place and two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for first place.

The Bucks will be looking to make a run at the NBA championship this season, and Lopez's return will be a big part of that.