Brooklyn Nets' Cam Thomas Returns, D'Angelo Russell Out

The Brooklyn Nets are experiencing a turnaround in their season, now just 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for a Play-In Tournament spot. Cam Thomas made his return to the lineup after nearly two months sidelined by a hamstring injury, contributing 16 points in his first game back against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite his return, head coach Jordi Fernandez emphasized caution regarding Thomas's playing time to avoid a recurrence of his injury. The Nets have also been managing injuries to key players, including D'Angelo Russell, who is recovering from an ankle sprain. The team hopes to have both Thomas and Russell back fully healthy as they aim to improve their offensive performance, which has struggled this season. With Thomas's scoring ability, the Nets are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming games as they push for a playoff position.