Cam Johnson and D’Angelo Russell Lead Nets to Victory After Injury Returns

Brooklyn snaps five-game losing streak with a dominant 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers, as Johnson scores 24 points in his return.

Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence due to a right ankle sprain and scored a team-high 24 points in the Nets' win.
D’Angelo Russell, back after missing four games with a shin contusion, contributed 13 points, nine assists, and four steals off the bench.
Brooklyn's 132 points, 54.4% shooting, and 36 assists in regulation were all season highs, helping end a five-game losing streak.
Ben Simmons started despite injury management concerns, recording 11 assists and nine rebounds, but will sit out the next game against the Clippers.
The Nets moved ahead of the Trail Blazers in the standings, complicating their lottery positioning but emphasizing player development and team culture.