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Edmond Sumner also set a personal best with 29 points and Nic Claxton had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Nets, who had their largest comeback win of the ...

With the Nets ahead 120-119, Morris gave the Wizards the lead again on a pair of free throws. ... So I think that’s the approach with this group: focus on today. Porzingis replied with a 14-footer and two free throws to extend the Wizards' lead to 106-101. “He was able to get through, (but) you could tell there were some moments throughout the third or fourth quarter when he just didn’t move correctly,” Unseld Jr. Thomas converted a layup and a two-handed dunk on Brooklyn’s next two possessions to tie it at 109-109. Patty Mills added 13 points and Royce O’Neale had 10 for the Nets, who trailed 44-21 late in the first quarter.

The Brooklyn Nets came back from a 23-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards on Saturday thanks to Cam Thomas' career-high 44 points.

Morris did not get much time in the first half, but during that span, he wasn’t able to make anything happen on either end of the floor. He wasn’t able to get anything going on the offensive end and he didn’t establish a presence on the glass. He was awesome on the boards and he had more than a few nice passes to set up his teammates for easy buckets. While he did not shoot well from the field, he did make timely shots during the Nets’ comeback from a 23-point deficit. He was great on the defensive end as it was his own block party for once. Curry did a good job of scoring the basketball during his time on the floor.

Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans. You can buy a ticket weeks in advance to watch Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis face off ...

It’s just one win in a long season, and a storyline that, considering the Irving situation, will get quickly swept over. While injuries to Seth Curry (adductor) and Markieff Morris (knee) trimmed their 10-man rotation to just eight, Washington got the worst of it, with Kyle Kuzma exiting due to injury in the second quarter. That’s a testament to Cam Thomas, firstly, with credits to a host of other Nets like Edmond Sumner, Nic Claxton, and Royce O’Neale. The Nets were down 19 as the first quarter buzzer sounded, looked lifeless, and to make matters worse, there wasn’t a Wizard capable of missing, it seemed. Remember how they gave up 46 points in the first quarter in Boston on Wednesday, the start of one of their worst losses in franchise history? Instead, you’ll end up with Cam Thomas taking on Monte Morris in the final seconds of a game as thrilling as one could hope for.

For the second time in two days, the Washington Wizards let a role player averaging nine points or less go off against them. This time, it was Cam Thomas of ...

They combined for 61 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and four steals. Now they let Cam Thomas explode for 44 points in an even worse outing. For the second time in two days, the Washington Wizards let a role player averaging nine points or less go off against them.

Cam Thomas scored a career-high 44 points off the bench and the Nets rallied from a 23-point deficit to stun the Wizards 125-123.

With the Nets ahead 120-119, Morris gave the Wizards the lead again on a pair of free throws. Porzingis replied with a 14-footer and two free throws to extend the Wizards’ lead to 106-101. The Nets entered the game third in the Atlantic Division, fourth in the Eastern Conference, and sixth overall in the NBA. “He was able to get through, (but) you could tell there were some moments throughout the third or fourth quarter when he just didn’t move correctly,” Unseld Jr. Thomas converted a layup and a two-handed dunk on Brooklyn’s next two possessions to tie it at 109-109. Patty Mills added 13 points and Royce O’Neale had 10 for the Nets, who trailed 44-21 late in the first quarter.

Here are your Nets player grades for Saturday's comeback win over the Wizards.

The Brooklyn Nets pulled off an impressive 23-point comeback led by Cam Thomas and Edmond Sumner in the NBA's Saturday slate.

The Nets got the rebound and ran out of time after Thomas was fouled, giving Washington the chance to tie. “We’re all pros at the end of the day. Despite the Nets’ 120-119 lead, Morris’ free throws gave the Wizards the lead again. Warren (left shin contusion), and Ben Simmons (left knee soreness). After the first quarter, the Nets were down 44-21, with Patty Mills scoring 13 points and Royce O’Neale scoring 10. To tie it again, Porzingis hit two free throws.

The Brooklyn Nets came back from a 23-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the win.

Edmond Sumner scores 29 points starting in place of Irving. Cam Thomas scores career-high 44 points off the bench. That massive comeback was because of Cam Thomas and Edmond Sumner reaching career-highs in scoring and Nic Claxton being the stabilizing force for Brooklyn like he has been all season. The Nets allowed Kristaps Porzingis to score 20 points on just nine shots in the first 24 minutes. Nic Claxton had 15 points and three blocks and Patty Mills had 13 points. Brooklyn has swept the regular-season series between the two teams at 4-0.

Cam Thomas turned a lot of heads on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, and the Brooklyn Nets might want to take a serious look as well.

After that display as a certified bucket-getter, it might be best for the Nets to give Thomas a bigger role. Against the Wizards, however, Thomas proved to the Nets why he deserves more minutes and maybe a starting nod. The young swingman has been largely used as a backup by the Nets, and while he’s getting extra minutes recently (due to Kevin Durant’s absence), it actually didn’t start that way.

Cam Thomas reacts to his huge night against the Washington Wizards as well as the Kyrie Irving trade request news.

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Cam Thomas did much more than smile after his team's win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

[February 5, 2023] [Irving’s trade request](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/kyrie-irving-trade-rumors-report-trade-machine), and they’ll need Thomas to keep playing like a foundational piece of the team to keep pace in the Eastern Conference. [they indeed trade Kyrie Irving](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/kyrie-irving-trade-request-nets-lol) before Thursday’s trade deadline.

With no Kevin Durant (MCL sprain), Ben Simmons (left knee soreness), T.J. Warren (left shin contusion) or Kyrie Irving (“right calf soreness”), the Nets were ...

Cam Thomas of the Brooklyn Nets played his socks off in a historic comeback win against the Washington Wizards.

KD needs all the help that he can get, and if it comes in the form of young guns and excited Japanese, so be it. Kevin Durant is still with the Nets, and players like Yuta Watanabe, Joe Harris, and now Cam Thomas show why they can be trusted. The ceiling for him is not set in stone—he’s only a sophomore. The barrage was a sight to behold, with the Wizards’ defense helpless. Their presence is the icing on the cake, not the cake itself. With his 44-point performance against the stuttering Wizards, Thomas joins an elite group of players who have scored at an incredible efficiency and pace.

Thomas has seen an increased role of late for the Nets, averaging 28.0 points in 25.3 minutes per game over his last three games. The 21-year-old should be ...

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One man's trash being another man's treasure has never meant more than it has in regards to Brooklyn Nets combo guard Cam Thomas. One day after Irving threw ...

Putting aside a horrendous shooting night on the first half of Washington’s back-to-back, Avdija has logged career highs in points twice since Rui Hachimura was traded to the Lakers on Jan. Thomas’ five assists on Saturday were a supplement to his case for a starting role after he developed a reputation for being a one-dimensional, ball-dominant guard who wore the leather out looking for his own shot. Thomas hasn’t earned his ticket off the bench yet, but a few repeat performances of what he did on Sunday may leave the Nets without a choice. [infamous eyeroll](https://deadspin.com/steve-nash-was-a-lame-duck-head-coach-from-the-start-in-1849165518) at the mere mention of Nash’s comments pertaining to him looking for teammates during a summer league postgame interview was the canary in the coal mine. Thomas has felt underutilized on the Nets in the past, going so far as to change his Instagram bio to #FreeCT after Steve Nash was canned in early November. [Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1622250871571779585) reported Sunday morning that that the Nets will sideline Irving indefinitely as they scrape the bottom of the barrel for suitors who can provide pennies on the dollar for Irving by the Feb.

Thomas notched 44 points (16-23 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 125-123 victory over the Wizards.

9 trade deadline after informing the Nets of his desire to be moved, Thomas at least makes for an enticing cursory pickup, particularly in points leagues. Simmons and Warren are both day-to-day and could be back in action Monday against the Clippers, but with Irving likely to remain out through at least the Feb. With Ben Simmons (knee) and T.J.

Former Tiger Cam Thomas scored a career-best 44 points last night and his Brooklyn Nets needed every last point to hold off the Washington Wizards 125-123.

Brooklyn will sit Irving until a trade materializes which could open the door for Thomas to stake his claim as a big part of the Nets’ future. Thomas has a chance to really establish himself in Brooklyn now that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade and is reportedly willing to sit out the rest of the season if those demands are not met. At 21-years-old, he became the third youngest player in NBA history to score 40+ points off the bench.

The former Tigers standout is emerging as a scoring threat at the pro level.

Brooklyn Nets' backup forward Cam Thomas exploded for a career high 44 points in Saturday's comeback win without Kyrie Irving.

I had to score the ball for my team to win.” That’s my brother no matter what at the end of the day.” “That’s still my brother at the end of the day. “Because we’re all pros at the end of the day. “Yeah, because I had the opportunity to show my full game tonight. I had the opportunity to show my full game tonight. Thomas and other supporting pieces will step into expanded roles with Irving traded to the Mavericks. Thomas is the eighth player in NBA history to score 44 points in 29 or fewer minutes. And Thomas said the all-around effort was simply a product of opportunity. The guard is the third Net in franchise history, and the first since 1980, to score 40 points off the bench. We play to stay ready every day and we compete against each other every day.” After trailing by 18 at the half, the Nets cut Washington’s lead to 10 midway through the second quarter before Thomas re-entered the game.

The Washington Wizards hit the road again to take on the Brooklyn Nets for one game before heading back home for a three/game home-stand.

Cam Thomas scored 19 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and converted the go-ahead three-point play with 12.2 seconds remaining as the ...

After officials reviewed the play, the original call stood, and Thomas hit the free throw to complete the sequence. Edmond Sumner added a career-high 29 points and also drew the sixth foul on Kristaps Porzingis with 2:51 remaining. Brooklyn also lost Seth Curry (left adductor) and Markieff Morris (left knee) in the third quarter. Porzingis scored 38 points before fouling out as the Wizards blew another big lead after wasting a 20-point edge Friday against Portland. After hitting three shots that put Brooklyn ahead, Thomas won the game in the final seconds. Following a Washington timeout, Corey Kispert missed a triple, but Thomas fouled Monte Morris after an offensive rebound.