UPDATE: Brook Lopez "Expects To Play" Tonight vs Sixers

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Some good news came out of the  Brooklyn Nets shoot around this morning when Brook Lopez told the media that he “expects to play” tonight against the visiting Philadelphia Sixers.

This is an important week for Brooklyn as they have a home-and-home with the Sixers and play the Wizards in between.

That should be three wins for the Nets if Lopez is healthy and playing.

Barring a setback at shootaround, Brook Lopez will play tonight.

— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) December 16, 2013

#BrooklynNets Brook Lopez says he will play…this ankle sprain not nearly as severe as last — Fred Kerber (@FredKerber) December 16, 2013

Brook Lopez says he’s “pretty sure” he’ll play. — Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) December 16, 2013

Brook says he thinks he’s playing #Nets

— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) December 16, 2013

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