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Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107

Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107 | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) handles the ball while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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.

Anthony Edwards 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 Thursday at Denver.

Five players scored in double digits for Minnesota. Jaden McDaniels had 16 points, while Naz Reid and Julius Randle each added 13.

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.

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 outside the arc. He’s also grabbing 7.5 rebounds and dishing out 3.1 assists per game.

An MRI on Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who exited Thursday’s loss to Denver, showed a left foot strain. Shannon will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Up next

Nets: Host the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

Timberwolves: Start a four-game trip Monday in Chicago.

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Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107 | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives to the basket while Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)
Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107 | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) handles the ball while Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)
Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107 | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) goes up to shoot while Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo, center right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)
Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107 | iNFOnews.ca
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton, right, finishes an alley-oop over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

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