Cam Thomas Fires Up Fourth Quarter Surge to Lift Nets Over Bulls

On an electric Friday night duel, the Brooklyn Nets edged out the Chicago Bulls 120-112, largely due to the late-game heroics of Cam Thomas. He contributed a crucial 10 points of his 32 total in the fourth quarter, helping to secure the Nets’ second consecutive victory.

Thomas’ Late Game Brilliance Seals Victory for Brooklyn

Thomas ignited a personal 8-0 run to push the Nets to a commanding 118-109 lead with less than two minutes remaining in the game. Meanwhile, Cam Johnson chipped in with 14 points, while Nic Claxton and Keon Johnson added 12 points each, bolstering Brooklyn’s offense. Ben Simmons also played a key role, dishing out 11 assists, pulling down eight rebounds, and tallying eight points.

Bulls Struggle Despite Vucevic’s Outstanding Performance

Nikola Vucevic was the standout for Chicago, dropping 28 points on an efficient 10-for-11 shooting, and hauling in 11 rebounds. Zach LaVine and Coby White also performed admirably, each contributing 21 points. White was particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of his 9 attempts.

Key Takeaways from the Game

Despite trailing by 10 early in the third quarter, the Bulls managed to outpace the Nets 30-17, largely due to Vucevic’s 13-point contribution. However, the real story of the night was Thomas. Entering the game as the NBA’s leader in fourth-quarter points, averaging 12.2, Thomas lived up to his reputation.

Turning Point of the Game

With just over four minutes left in the game and Brooklyn leading by a single point, Thomas took control, outscoring the Bulls 10-2 to extend the Nets’ lead to 118-109. His scoring flurry included a pair of free throws, a layup, and a game-sealing 3-pointer off of Ayo Dosunmu’s miss.

Vucevic’s Near-Perfect Night and What’s Next

Vucevic put on a shooting clinic, sinking his first 10 field goal attempts. His only miss came from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. As for what’s next, the Nets will host Detroit on Sunday, while the Bulls will return home to face the Utah Jazz on Monday night.