Brook Lopez Makes NBA History in Clippers-Mavericks Clash

Clippers center becomes 10th player with 18,000 points and 2,000 blocks, and the only one with those stats plus 1,000 3-pointers.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:24am

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Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez made history during the team's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Lopez became the 10th player in NBA history to reach 18,000 points and 2,000 blocks, and he is the only player to achieve those milestones along with 1,000 made 3-pointers.

Why it matters

Lopez's ability to score, defend the paint, and stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting makes him a valuable and versatile asset for the Clippers, who have turned their season around after a slow start and are now in position to make the NBA play-in tournament.

The details

In his 18th NBA season, the 34-year-old Lopez has reinvented his game over the years, adding a reliable 3-point shot to complement his interior scoring and shot-blocking prowess. His historic performance against the Mavericks is a testament to his longevity and adaptability as a player.

  • The Clippers-Mavericks game took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Brook Lopez

A 34-year-old center for the Los Angeles Clippers who is in his 18th NBA season. He has become one of the league's most versatile big men by developing a reliable 3-point shot to go along with his interior scoring and shot-blocking abilities.

Dallas Mavericks

The Clippers' opponent on the night that Brook Lopez made NBA history.

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What they’re saying

“I'm ready for whatever my team needs me to do. That has always been my way through the course of my career. And obviously, the same applies here. I've been putting the same work in regardless of my role. So, I knew I'd be prepared, obviously. I knew I'd be ready, prepared when whatever time came.”

— Brook Lopez

“We just realized we want to get better. We finally took the time. 'All right, we're trying to get better? How do we do that?' We're playing on the perimeter a ton, that's somewhere we can help the team get better.”

— Brook Lopez

What’s next

The Clippers will look to continue their strong play and secure a spot in the NBA play-in tournament as they aim to make the playoffs.

The takeaway

Brook Lopez's historic performance showcases his remarkable versatility and adaptability as an NBA player. His ability to evolve his game over the course of his 18-year career has made him a valuable asset for the Clippers as they push for a postseason berth.