The Nets’ best player is done for the year after breaking his foot, adding to Brooklyn’s heap of problems.
Nets receive exception for injured Lopez

Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY SportsOn 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.
Read Article >Will Lopez injury sink Nets’ chances in division?

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsWhile 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.
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