The Brooklyn Nets secured a crucial victory against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center, with Cam Johnson scoring 29 points and Dennis Schroder adding 23 points. Johnson's performance was highlighted by a season-high six 3-pointers. The Nets, missing key players like Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas, capitalized on Johnson's stellar play to keep their play-in tournament hopes alive. Interim head coach Kevin Ollie praised Johnson's professionalism and adaptability to his starting role. Despite a strong start, the Hawks mounted a comeback, but the Nets ultimately prevailed, leading to a much-needed win.
And the Nets have the lead at 66-64 after trailing by 13 in the first Q
Nets score 39 points in the 2nd Q (including 8-8 on 3s) but trail 62-60 at halftime to the Hawks. Bridges: 20 pts Johnson: 14 pts Rest of Nets shooting 40% from the field Nets are 11/20 on 3s Bey/Hunter: 14 pts for Hawks Murray: 9 pts, 10 asts
Nets are 8-8 on 3s this 2nd Q. It's been a clinic after that awful 1st Q. Murray put the Hawks back up 62-59. Now the Hawks are challenging this foul on Murray
The Hawks are 13-19 inside the paint. If it seems like they can't miss at the rim, that's why. Nets' interior defense has been awful. Last two times they got within five pts, they gave up a layup.
Looks like it's gonna be the same question as Thursday. Who steps up besides Mikal Bridges? (11 pts) Cam Johnson has (11 pts) but somebody else needs to produce. Nets are within 7 but need more besides the Twins.
Hawks 28, Nets 21 after the first. Nets had a much less desirable start after scoring 34 in the 1st two nights ago. Nets shot just 25.9 in the quarter. Cam Johnson: 8 pts Bogdanovic/Hunter had 6 pts for Hawks
Nets started 4-4 on 3s two nights ago. Today they're 1-5 beyond the arc Hawks are punching first up 16-7
Hawks are doing a better job of making body-to-body contact on Nets drives. Without it, they're not going to be able to contest threes while not getting driven past for layups.
Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas still remain day-to-day, Kevin Ollie said. "Hopefully we'll see them soon." #nets
Nets beat Hawks in first game of back-to-back set to help play-in hopes https://t.co/UC0Q7gVvjT https://t.co/oM2UB63GIn
"The CJ and Dennis Show" took over Barclays Center and the Nets rode that energy to a needed win 29 pts Cam Johnson 23 points Dennis Schroder Combined 12-18 on 3s https://t.co/pnzATx7ujV
Cam Johnson; "Tonight's just a start but it doesn't mean anything if we don't follow it up with the next game and the following game and keep the energy high." Said the game slowed down for him being back in a familiar, comfortable starting role after coming off the bench. #Nets
Nets keep their play-in tournament hopes alive with win over Hawks | @evan_b https://t.co/IkXaQlK0bc
Ollie on Cam Johnson's 29 points in 2nd second start after coming off the bench for 3 games "He's just a professional.....we had a great talk and he just accepted his role and that's what happens when you're a good steward over the minutes that you get." #Nets
Nets were short-handed against the Hawks at home on Thursday, as they were Tuesday in Orlando. But this time Cam Johnson answered the call. https://t.co/uzkGCBY1xK https://t.co/80E1cyPxyA
Nets’ Cam Johnson erupts for 29 points in pivotal 124-97 defeat of Hawks He started 3-of-3 from behind the arc and had 18 points by halftime. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/3NeCdCGdR2
Nets are up 20 points in the 3rd Q. Much needed bounce-back after the lackluster play they showed in Orlando two nights ago.
Season-high sixth 3-pointer for Cam Johnson 23 points so far for Johnson.
The Nets hosted the first of two back-to-back home matchups against the Atlanta Hawks in a game where interim head coach Kevin Ollie made his Barclays Center debut. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/AuV9JJ5NCm
He's on FIRE 🔥 5 3PM for Cam Johnson in the 1H! Hawks-Nets | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/YBGKTtcXed https://t.co/DbfObaY6VX
Nets lead was 19 this Q but it's down to nine. 46-37 as Hawks are finding their rhythm.
9-0 Hawks run leads to a Nets timeout. Nets lead down to 39-29.
And that's how a strong 1st Q ends for Cam Johnson. Drive and tough dunk in traffic. 12 pts for him, 10 for Bridges Nets up 34-16 after 1 with the Hawks. 10 assists on 13 made FGs. As good as they've looked under Ollie for a quarter.
Cam Johnson's back in the game and enjoyed that Dennis Schroder 3-ball. Schroder has 4 assists in the quarter
The Hawks are shooting 23.5% from the field but a mini-run cut the Nets' lead to 20-12
18-4 Nets lead on the Hawks. This is what Kevin Ollie's talked about lately. Nets have to hit first and they've thrown straight jabs so far. 5-7 on 3s to start 15 pts for The Twins (10 Johnson, 5 Bridges)
Cam Johnson: 10 pts in less than 4 mins. This is what the Nets need - somebody besides Bridges or Schroder to help carry the scoring load with Thomas out
Three 3-pointers for Cam Johnson in less than 3 minutes. It's cooking time already for him and the Nets. (4-4 on 3s)
#Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie stresses pace vs. Hawks who will be without Trae Young & what Brooklyn will be missing tonight without Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas https://t.co/OUxahqpAp0
One thing to watch for tonight. How the #Nets take care of the ball after a season-high in turnovers vs the Magic Tuesday. As important as these two Hawks games are, protecting the ball is just as important. https://t.co/LTVJ1Eh8j9
Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas are day-to-day, per Kevin Ollie #Nets
So no Ben Simmons or Cam Thomas tonight for the second consecutive game. Hawks, of course, are without Trae Young. #Nets