Brook Lopez out for season with a broken foot

On Saturday, the Nets announced that Lopez would be out for the season after the big man underwent surgery to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. According to the announcement, there was also a second adjustment during the procedure.

Per Larry Coon’s CBA FAQ:

While Lopez’s injury -- another in a string of what seems like a yearly occurrence -- certainly hurts Brooklyn, it doesn’t really eliminate its overall playoff chances.

Let’s take a look at the four other teams the Nets need to beat to win the division.