Dec 27, 2025, 11:00 PM ET<\/p>\n
MINNEAPOLIS — Cam Thomas<\/a> scored 30 points in his return after sitting out 20 games because of a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> beat the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> 123-107<\/a> on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n The Nets, who improved to 7-3 in December, are giving up an NBA-low 103.1 points per game this month.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards<\/a> led Minnesota (20-12) with 28 points, but the Timberwolves dropped back-to-back games for the third time this season. Minnesota lost 142-138 in overtime<\/a> Thursday at Denver.<\/p>\n Five players scored in double digits for Minnesota. Jaden McDaniels<\/a> had 16 points, and Naz Reid<\/a> and Julius Randle<\/a> each added 13.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Day’Ron Sharpe<\/a> 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<\/a>, made it 104-86 early in the fourth.<\/p>\n Porter’s 3 gave the Nets a 120-102 lead with 1:57 to play. In eight games this month, he is averaging 28.4 points on 51.1% shooting, including 46.7% from beyond the arc. He’s also grabbing 7.5 rebounds and dishing out 3.1 assist.<\/p>\n