Brooklyn Nets quotes: Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Cam Thomas on win vs. Cavs
It was long overdue, but Nets rookie Cam Thomas has finally notched his first double-digit scoring game and it could not come at a better time for them than on Monday. After defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112, Kevin Durant (27 PTS, 9 ASTS) and LaMarcus Aldridge (21 PTS,11 REBS) combined for 48 points, but somehow still found themselves down 12 in the first half.
With some momentum slowly building for the Nets in the third period, Thomas got the nod from head coach Steve Nash to capitalize on it. It was then where the rookie put up a quick eight points to give Brooklyn the lead. Going into the fourth quarter, the Nets were able to handle business according to plan on their way to putting the finishing touches on the Cavaliers.
Of course, Durant, Aldridge and Nash were left raving about their rookie’s performance after the game.
Kevin Durant says,
“Our defensive intensity picked up in that third (quarter) — Our bench was incredible tonight.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“Our game is so spontaneous and unpredictable.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“He gave us that spark we needed — We need him to build on this because he has a bright future.”
⁃Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“It takes a little while to get going sometimes — We had to win this game with defense and they (Nets) did it.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“The spirit was not great in the first half.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“He stepped up with confidence — Made some big shots for us … I was proud of him tonight.”
⁃Steve Nash on Cam Thomas.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“It’s nice to have options — He (Cam Thomas) definitely made progress tonight.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Steve Nash says,
“JA (Jarrett Allen) gave us problems.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“Everything is up for debate and consideration.”
⁃Steve Nash on having a consistent rotation.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Cam Thomas says,
“I got in, I knew the game plan — When KD (Kevin Durant) or James (Harden) kick it to me, I have to knock it down”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Cam Thomas says,
“Tonight I just wanted an opportunity to have a chance.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“Just for them to have confidence in me to knock down those shots, it means everything to me.”
⁃Cam Thomas on Kevin Durant and James Harden believing in him.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“He feeling himself.”
⁃Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas scoring 11 points.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“They’re going to send all their resources at me and James (Harden) — They left him (Cam Thomas) open.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the spark Cam Thomas provided in the third quarter.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
Kevin Durant says,
“It’s good to see a young dude like Cam (Thomas) into it like that — I’m going to be on him even more now.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“They outrebounded us — They killed us on the offensive boards.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“Lately big men help so much off penetrators — Picking up a double-double tonight was huge for us.”
⁃Kevin Durant on LaMarcus Aldridge’s performance tonight.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
LaMarcus Aldridge says,
“First half we were all one or two steps slow.”
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“I was playing well tonight so it made sense — I was surprised.”
⁃LaMarcus Aldridge on starting in the second half.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“I’ve been a fan of him game ever since Texas — I was trying to keep him off the boards.”
⁃LaMarcus Aldridge on Jarrett Allen.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
“He was a big pick up for us.”
⁃LaMarcus Aldridge on Cam Thomas.
— Ajayi Browne (@ajayibrowne) November 23, 2021
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