Porzingis’ 38 Points Gets Outshined By Cam Thomas' 44-Point Performance

Darrell Owens | Feb 5, 2023

Porzingis’ 38 Points Gets Outshined By Cam Thomas' 44-Point Performance /

In this story:

BROOKLYN-The Washington Wizards hit the road again to take on the Brooklyn Nets for one game before heading back home for a three game home-stand. This game was the final game of the season series between Brooklyn and Washington. Brooklyn had a 3-0 lead in the season series. Game 1 Brooklyn defeated Washington 128-86. In game 2 Brooklyn defeated Washington 113-107 and in Game 3 Brooklyn won 112-100.

The Last Time Out

The Wizards lost their last game 124-116 to Portland ending their six-game winning streak. Anfernee Simons had a team-high 33 points. Damien Lillard (29 points), Trenton Watford (21 points) and Josh Hart (22 points) helped secure the win for Portland. For the Wizards, Bradley Beal had a game-high 34 points while adding three rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis would drop 32 points in the loss.

The Nets Battle Back

Saturday Night looked to be an easy win for the Wizards. No Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, or Kyrie Irving on paper should spell victory for Washington, and in three and half quarters it seemed that way. Then the Wizards would lose Kyle Kuzma to a sprained ankle and slowly the Nets got back into the contest with 6:24 left in the fourth quarter. The game would go back in forth until the end when Cam Thomas and his 44 points would give the Nets a 125-123 win to complete the season sweep.

For Washington, Kristaps Porzingis would drop team-high 38 points. Deni Avdija (23 points) and Monte Morris (18 points) put out solid efforts in the loss.

Who’s Next for the Wizards

The Washington Wizards (24-28) will travel back to DC to host the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, February 6 at 7 PM EST from Capital One Arena.

Related Articles

Biggest All-Star Snub: Kristaps Porzingis or Kyle Kuzma?

Follow Inside The Wizards on Facebook

Follow Inside The Wizards on Twitter

Keep up with all Washington Wizards news on the SI.com Washington Wizards team page

Published Feb 5, 2023

DARRELL OWENS

Title: Staff Writer, Video Producer and Graphic Designer for SI’s Fan Nation’ “Inside The Wizards” site Location: Midlothian, Virginia Expertise: Play-By-Play Commentator, Video Production, Graphic Designing & Photography My name is Darrell Owens I’m the owner and founder of LegacyMaker Sports Network. I’ve covered Sports in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area for 6 years. Major Teams and College Teams that I have covered. Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Orioles, Virginia Cavaliers (Basketball & Football), Washington Mystics, VCU Rams (Basketball), Richmond Spiders (Basketball & Football), Washington Nationals & Baltimore Ravens. PA announcer Amelia County High in Amelia, VA for 23 years. Started in my sophomore year in high school. As well as, PA announcer for Blessed Sacrament, Huguenot high school in Powhatan, Virginia for 6 years. The last 5 years doing Play-By-Play Commentator at Richmond & VCU Women’s Baskeball.