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"Just gotta worry about what we're doing in-house" - Cam Thomas talks about the Play-In race against Atlanta

Brooklyn is in the midst of a heated Play-In race with the Hawks.

Peter Sunjic

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The Brooklyn Nets sit in the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, just a few games behind the tenth-seeded Atlanta Hawks. The tenth seed is an important distinction, as getting that spot assures one Play-In Tournament game and a chance to make the Playoffs.

Brooklyn star Cameron Thomas is not worried about the Hawks, considering they beat Atlanta twice in the past few weeks. The Nets must focus on their schedule and not worry about the Hawks anymore.

“For sure. That’s always the goal. We’re not gonna look ahead or look at what Atlanta is doing. That’s how stuff gets even worse. So, you just gotta worry about what we’re doing in-house,” Cam said in an interview with Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report. 

“So, obviously, we want them to lose every game, but if they don’t, it is what it is. We should have taken care of our business early in the year, but this is the kind of situation we’re in now.”

The Nets must focus on their schedule

Brooklyn has no choice but to take care of business with their schedule. They already played against the Hawks four times this season, with the Nets winning the season series three games to one.

Despite the Nets’ lead in the head-to-head matchup, they are still behind the Hawks in the standings. Before the upcoming game against Orlando, Brooklyn is 3.5 games behind Atlanta, which is a manageable deficit.

When you consider that Trae Young and Saddiq Bey are out with injuries, the Nets’ chances get better. However, that shouldn’t mean that Brooklyn should switch off and be complacent because the Nets must keep focusing on their games and play as hard as possible.

Cam has the right mindset

The Nets can’t do anything anymore with the Hawks, so Cam is right with his approach to their schedule. Every game is a must-win for the Nets, especially if they want to catch up to Atlanta.

Cam does not lie when he hopes Atlanta loses, but he knows the ongoing task. That is a realistic look at what is happening with the Nets, as they can keep playing hard and winning games for a chance at the Play-In Tournament.

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Peter Sunjic
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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