New Orleans, LA — Cam Thomas shone in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 of his 17 points, including a clutch three-pointer that gave the Brooklyn Nets a 107-105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. This win extended the Pelicans’ losing streak to five games.
In addition to Thomas, Cameron Johnson and Noah Clowney contributed 15 points each, while Dennis Schroder added 14 points, helping the Nets break a two-game losing streak.
Brandon Ingram was the standout for New Orleans, finishing with 24 points, but he struggled in the second half, managing only two free throws. Rookie center Yves Missi had a breakout performance with career highs of 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl chipped in 15 points. However, the Pelicans went cold down the stretch, failing to score in the last 3:35 of the game.
Brandon Boston Jr. helped New Orleans briefly take the lead by scoring a deep 27-foot three-pointer and then following it up with a dunk after a steal by Missi, putting the Pelicans ahead 105-101. Unfortunately, they missed their final eight attempts as the Nets surged ahead.
Key Takeaways
Nets: Brooklyn showcased a balanced offensive attack with seven players scoring in double figures. Both Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons were instrumental, with Simmons dishing out 12 assists.
Pelicans: Trey Murphy III made his season debut after recovering from a right hamstring strain. He scored 12 points but struggled with his shot, making only 4 of 14 attempts and hitting 2 of 6 from three-point range.
Key Moment
The decisive play came when Thomas hit a step-back three-pointer over Pelicans forward Javonte Green, giving Brooklyn the lead for good at 106-105 with just 32.5 seconds remaining.
Key Stat
The Nets shot an impressive 45.2% from beyond the arc, outscoring New Orleans 57-30 from three-point range. Clowney particularly excelled, making five three-pointers despite entering the game with only seven for the season.
Looking Ahead:
The Nets will host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, while the Pelicans will travel to Oklahoma City for their next matchup on the same evening.
