Cam Thomas led the Brooklyn Nets (30-47) to a hard-fought 115-111 win against the Indiana Pacers (43-34) on Wednesday night.
Thomas scored 27 points, while rookie Noah Clowney contributed a career-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. Mikal Bridges added 17 points, and Nic Claxton contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton added 24 points and eight assists, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Nets’ relentless attack.
Haliburton kept the Pacers within striking distance, but the Nets maintained their composure down the stretch, executing clutch plays to secure the victory.
With the game on the line, Dennis Schroder and Clowney stepped up with crucial baskets, while Bridges delivered a game-tying three-pointer to force a tense finish.
Despite a late surge from the Pacers, the Nets held firm and sealed the victory with key defensive stops and free throws in the closing seconds.
This loss pushed Indiana down to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, swapping places with the Miami Heat.
