Lopez returned to the bench Friday against the Wizards, following Kevin Garnett's return from a one-game suspension. Lopez scored 26 points (8-14 FG, 10-12 FT) and added three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 23 minutes. It was a vintage Lopez performance - high scoring, high efficiency, multiple blocks, and a disappointing number of rebounds. Lopez is not the player he was several years ago, but he is still a highly effective center for any manager who can tolerate the low rebounds and shortened minuted.