"The Nets haven't enjoyed Cam Thomas' scoring since Nov. 5, and they took another hit before Friday's 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers when Michael Porter Jr. was ruled out with lower back tightness. Porter had averaged 25.7 points in Thomas' absence, leaving Brooklyn severely short on dependable offense. Thomas is about a week away from his next injury update, and while the Nets aren't worried about Porter's back issue, head coach Jordi Fernández said they won't push him to return before he's ready."
"Then a usually passive Demin flipped a switch, scoring eight points in the third quarter and 15 more in the fourth to finish with a career-high 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks, nearly dragging Brooklyn back into the game by himself. He attacked the glass, showcased real playmaking feel, skipped through the paint and knocked down five threes, finishing just one shy of tying the franchise's single-game rookie record."
Cam Thomas has not provided scoring since Nov. 5, and Michael Porter Jr. was ruled out with lower back tightness before a 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Porter averaged 25.7 points during Thomas' absence, leaving Brooklyn short on dependable offense. Thomas is about a week from his next injury update, and Brooklyn will not push Porter to return before he is ready. The Nets shot 38.5% in the first half and trailed 63-48 at the break. Rookie Egor Demin scored 23 points with nine rebounds and five assists, nearly sparking a comeback.
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