"MINNEAPOLIS -- Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who had six players score in double figures. Brooklyn (10-19) has won four of five and five of seven. The Nets, who improved to 7-3 in December, are allowing an NBA-low 103.1 points per game this month."
"Thomas, who played just under 20 minutes, scored 12 straight Brooklyn points in the third quarter, including a pair of 3-pointers, for an 89-82 lead. The Brooklyn guard is averaging 22.3 points on 42.2% shooting in nine games this season. Day'Ron Sharpe scored six of the Nets' final eight points of the quarter for a 98-86 advantage. A pull-up jumper by Thomas, followed by four points from Danny Wolf, made it 104-86 early in the fourth."
Cam Thomas returned from a 20-game absence with a left hamstring strain and scored 30 points in a 123-107 Brooklyn victory over Minnesota. Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points and 10 rebounds, and six Nets reached double figures as Brooklyn improved to 10-19, winning four of five and five of seven. The Nets have allowed an NBA-low 103.1 points per game in December. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points as Minnesota fell in consecutive games. Thomas played under 20 minutes, scored 12 straight Brooklyn points in the third, and Day'Ron Sharpe and Danny Wolf contributed late. Terrence Shannon Jr. underwent an MRI revealing a left foot strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
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