Brook Lopez will rest for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN reports.

Lopez will rest during Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Both Lopez and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will be held out of action Thursday, as the Nets work to limit the strain on two of their key players down the stretch. In Lopez's absence, Thomas Robinson and Chris McCullough figure to pick up extra minutes. Lopez will likely return Friday night when the Nets take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.