Brook Lopez (foot/back) will be limited in practice this week but is expected to play Wednesday in Houston, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports.

Lopez (foot/back) will be limited in practice this week, but is expected to play Wednesday in Houston, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Lopez left Saturday's game against Milwaukee with soreness in his right foot, and he's also been battling periodic back spasms. The Nets will hold him out of practices in an effort to limit his workload, but at this point, he's not on track to miss any games.