In a pivotal game for the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder led the team to a commanding 124-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Johnson scored a season-high 29 points, including a remarkable 7-of-11 from three-point range, while Schroder contributed 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, with the duo combining 12-18 on three-pointers. The win was crucial for the Nets' play-in tournament hopes, moving them three games behind the Hawks for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference. By the end of the third quarter, the Nets were leading 94-75, showcasing their dominance. The game also marked Kevin Ollie's first home game as the Nets' interim coach. The team's performance was particularly notable for their efficiency from beyond the arc, hitting 22 three-pointers, the second most in a game for the Nets this season. The victory sets the stage for a rematch with the Hawks on Saturday.
🏀 Mikal Bridges pours in 38 points as the Nets rally to defeat the Hawks 114-102. Brooklyn remains in prime position to steal the final spot in the Play-In Tournament, @CjHolmes22 writes. https://t.co/X2DVgnEzmq
Mikal Bridges had the hot hand in the Nets' win over the Hawks! 38 PTS | 5 3PM | 5 REB | 2 STL https://t.co/0Shl9sTcvg
Mikal Bridges went off 🔥 ▫️38 PTS ▫️5 REBS ▫️5 3PM The Brooklyn Nets take down the Hawks 114-102. https://t.co/IFX0SsDqQZ
Mikal Bridges is doing it all for the Nets. 💪 (🎥: @BrooklynNets) https://t.co/UytPfho7KQ
Nets 90, Hawks 80. Nets outscored the Hawks 30-18 in the 3rd Bridges: 32 pts Johnson: 20 pts Smith: 6 rebs, 6 assts, 3 pts Schroder: 9 pts, 5 assts Claxton: 10 rebs, 4 assts, 2 blks, 6 pts Finney-Smith 9 pts
Cam Johnson knocks down the contested 3-pointer with a chance at 4 points! Hawks-Nets | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/rK69aku6mL https://t.co/DdSB7gdrBF
Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas still remain day-to-day, Kevin Ollie said. "Hopefully we'll see them soon." #nets
The #Nets have updated and clarified that Ben Simmons is OUT today due to LEFT LEG SORENESS, not knee.
This is the 3rd consecutive game Simmons and Cam Thomas have missed. https://t.co/jxe0Or4c0F
No Ben Simmons today vs the Hawks. Downgraded to OUT and now diagnosed with left knee soreness (was previously out with left leg soreness) #Nets
Ben Simmons has been downgraded to out vs. Atlanta today.
Cam Thomas still OUT tomorrow for the Nets vs Hawks. Ben Simmons upgraded to questionable
Ben Simmons (left leg soreness) is listed as questionable entering tomorrow’s rematch against Atlanta. Cam Thomas (right ankle sprain) remains out.
Johnson, Schroder lead Nets to rout over Hawks #AtlantaHawks #BrooklynNets #CamJohnson https://t.co/CG6ykqaQHt
Cam Johnson scored a season high 29 points, hitting a season-high seven 3-pointers in 11 attempts, to help the #Nets beat the Hawks on Thursday night to open a two-game series. https://t.co/ssbzGzd1Hc
Cam Johnson scores season-high 29 points to help Nets rout Hawks 124-97 https://t.co/bW9AaELsNd https://t.co/IyymsqA0sf
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
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’ 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 win 124-97 and are now three games behind the Hawks for 10th in the East. Cam Johnson: 29 pts (7/11 on 3s) Schroder: 23 pts, 8 rebs, 7 asts 22 3s is 2nd most in a Nets game this season. Rematch with ATL Saturday.
Nets 94, Hawks 75 after three Qs *29 pts Cam Johnson (7-11 3s) *23 pts, 8 rebs, 7 asts Dennis Schroder (9/15 shooting) *Nets have just six turnovers and shooting 51.4% from the field *Hawks are 6-21 on 3s. Murray with 23 points.
Meanwhile, Cam Johnson's hit his 7TH 3 of the night. Schroder's hit his 4TH. 26 pts for Johnson 20 pts for Schroder (with 8 rebs, 7 asts) Nets needed non-Bridges players to step up and they've gotten it. 77-63 lead on Hawks.
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
Nets 56, Hawks 50 halftime. Nets gave up 34 points in the 2nd Q Cam Johnson: 18-point half on a season-high tying five 3s Bridges: 10 pts Schroder: 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts Murray: 20 points (8/13 shooting)
Hawks got the lead down to six but a Schroder layup/Cam J 3-ball push it back to double digits. Nets are on the wrong end of a 20-12 run but still up 51-40. Johnson up to 15 pts
9-0 Hawks run leads to a Nets timeout. Nets lead down to 39-29.
Cam Johnson's back in the game and enjoyed that Dennis Schroder 3-ball. Schroder has 4 assists in the quarter
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 starters vs. Atlanta Dennis Schroder Mikal Bridges Cam Johnson Dorian Finney-Smith Nic Claxton
Simmons 2 days ago: “I’m gonna give this team everything I have, regardless of how I feel” Simmons today; Will miss tonight’s game with leg soreness 💀 https://t.co/Bf9b7e3Nir
Kevin Ollie on his first home game as #Nets interim coach. https://t.co/mi2Qj9enNp
Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas are both considered day-to-day, per Kevin Ollie.
Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas are day-to-day, per Kevin Ollie #Nets
Ben Simmons is OUT tonight due to leg soreness, per @SNYNets https://t.co/LJrlM8MOKx
So no Ben Simmons or Cam Thomas tonight for the second consecutive game. Hawks, of course, are without Trae Young. #Nets
Ben Simmons is now downgraded to OUT tonight for the #Nets. Left leg soreness.
Ben Simmons is questionable for tonight's game against Atlanta because of leg soreness, per Nets.
Ben Simmons has been downgraded to questionable tonight with left leg soreness for #Nets vs Hawks
Cam Thomas will be day-to-day going forward from my understanding. Note the language has slightly changed on Thomas’ diagnosis #Nets. https://t.co/kYs3xZy3Bs
Cam Thomas will remain out tomorrow against Atlanta. Ben Simmons is back.
Cam Thomas remains OUT tomorrow for the #Nets (right ankle/midfoot sprain).
Nets’ Cam Thomas has MRI exam on sprained right ankle https://t.co/XImmgMI6s9 https://t.co/dy7ouayAPq
Nets starters vs. Orlando Dennis Schroder Mikal Bridges Cam Johnson Dorian Finney-Smith Nic Claxton Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons are out. Will be Johnson’s first start since before the All-Star break.
Cam Johnson returns to the starting lineup tonight after four games off the bench with Cam Thomas/Ben Simmons out. #Nets starters: Johnson. Finney-Smith. Claxton. Bridges. Schroder.
Kevin Ollie declined to name his starters tonight with Cam Thomas/Ben Simmons out "I'm still thinking about it" #Nets
Cam Thomas had an MRI on his sprained right ankle. No results yet so no update or timetable for how long he's out. #Nets
#Nets say Cam Thomas had an MRI on his sprained right ankle. No results yet so no update or timetable for how long he's out.
Ben Simmons (injury maintenance) and Cam Thomas (right ankle sprain) are both OUT tonight for Nets-Magic.
Ben Simmons (left lower back - injury maintenance) and Cam Thomas (right ankle sprain) are out tonight against Orlando.
Nets interim Head Coach Kevin Ollie gave some insight into the celebrations after his first win. 👏 (🎥: @nba) https://t.co/RB6531xQes https://t.co/2o4aPPoQbr
Nets interim Head Coach Kevin Ollie shares how much his first win means to him 🗣️ https://t.co/GyOgaLAPI7