Cam Thomas' Late Shooting Lifts The Nets Over The Reeling Pelicans, 107-105

Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 17 points in fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer for le in final minute, and Brooklyn Nets defeated New Orleans 107-105 on Monday night to extend Pelicans' losing streak to five games.

Cameron Johnson and ah Clowney each scored 15 points and Dennis Schroder scored 14 for Nets, who snapped a two-game skid.

Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 24 points, but scored just 2 points on a pair of free throws in second half. Rookie center Yves Missi h 17 points and 11 rebounds — both career highs — and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl h 15 points for Pelicans, who did t score during final 3:35.

Brandon Boston Jr., who h 10 assists, me a 27-foot 3-pointer and followed that up with a dunk after a steal by Missi to give New Orleans a 105-101 le.

But Pelicans missed ir final eight shots as Nets pulled back in front.

Nets: Brooklyn's scoring was balanced. Seven players scored at least 10 points. Both former LSU players were productive — Thomas with his scoring and Ben Simmons with 12 assists.

Pelicans: Trey Murphy III played for first time this season after straining his right hamstring in training camp. He scored 12 points but missed 10 of 14 shots overall and went 2 for 6 from deep.

Thomas hit a step-back 3 in transition over Pelicans forward Javonte Green to give Brooklyn le for good at 106-105 with 32.5 seconds to go.

Nets also shot 45.2% from 3-point range and outscored New Orleans from deep, 57-30. Clowney hit five 3s after coming into game with seven for season.

Nets host Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Pelicans are at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.