UPDATE: In a thrilling return, Cam Thomas scored 30 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ commanding 123-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 16, 2023. Thomas made an explosive comeback after missing 20 games due to a left hamstring strain, showcasing his scoring prowess just under 20 minutes into the game.
The Nets have surged to a record of 10-19, winning four of their last five games. With this latest victory, Brooklyn continues to heat up in December, improving to 7-3 this month while allowing an NBA-low 103.1 points per game. Thomas electrified the crowd, scoring 12 consecutive points in the third quarter, including two impressive three-pointers that propelled the Nets to an 89-82 lead.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed significantly, adding 27 points and 10 rebounds, while the Nets had six players scoring in double figures. The team’s offensive depth is becoming a hallmark of their recent success.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards led the way with 28 points, but the team faced a setback, marking their third consecutive loss and dropping to 20-12. Minnesota’s struggles continued after a 142-138 overtime defeat to the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week.
The Nets capitalized on their momentum, with Day’Ron Sharpe scoring six of the Nets’ final eight points in the third quarter, leading to a 98-86 advantage. Thomas’s pull-up jumper, followed by four points from Danny Wolf, extended the lead to 104-86 early in the fourth quarter. Porter’s three-pointer late in the game secured a commanding 120-102 lead with just 1:57 left on the clock.
In a concerning update for the Timberwolves, an MRI revealed that guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has a left foot strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, adding to Minnesota’s challenges as they seek to rebound from consecutive losses.
As the NBA season progresses, all eyes will be on the Nets to see if they can maintain this momentum and on the Timberwolves to recover from their recent struggles. Fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching what unfolds in the coming days.
