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"It's all the same at this point" - Cam Thomas on the Nets' loss to the Spurs

Cam Thomas reacts to the overtime loss they suffered against San Antonio.

Peter Sunjic

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The Nets were the favorites to win the game against the San Antonio Spurs, considering the latter is one of the worst teams in the league. However, the Nets struggled guarding Victor Wembanyama, who had an insane performance.

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Cameron Thomas did his best to keep up, scoring 31 points. However, it wasn’t enough for Brooklyn to win the game. It was a bad result, but Cam still had a level-headed mindset after the rough result.

“It’s all the same at this point, man. Wins are wins, losses are losses, especially in the situation we’re in. For me, it doesn’t feel any different. It’s tough. We’re losing winnable games… They all sting,” Cam said after the game.

Cam still wants to win more games

Thomas is a fierce competitor, as he looked like the Nets player most desperate for the win. His performance was superb against the Spurs, shooting well from the field with his jump shots and relentless drives into the paint.

He even finished a contested layup against three people in the paint, including Wembanyama. That shows Thomas’ commitment to winning more games, but unfortunately, the Nets are in a rough patch right now.

His performance made it even more perplexing when Coach Kevin Ollie took him out on the last play. KO drew up a play for Cameron Johnson, who took the potential game-tying three to force another overtime, which did not go in. The play left people questioning why Thomas wasn’t in the game, especially during a big 31-point night.

Brooklyn has a star in Cam Thomas

Cam Thomas is only in his third year with the Nets but is securing his position as the team’s building block. The former LSU Tiger has the “it” factor that star players have, as he can carry the team on his shoulders and win more games.

He understands the team’s struggles this year, but Cam has indicated that the team can learn from this challenging campaign. It is a healthy mindset, considering Brooklyn has a talented squad that will only keep improving.

With Thomas as the cornerstone, everyone else will play more natural roles. That includes Mikal Bridges, a star-level talent who’s probably miscast in the superstar role over the past year.

Brooklyn loses in an overtime heartbreaker to the San Antonio Spurs

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PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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