In the closing act of a home back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets played host to the Atlanta Hawks just 24 hours after narrowly falling to the Boston Celtics. Atlant

The Nets took care of business on Sunday, with complete disregard for NBA Draft lottery odds, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 122-114 at Barclays Center on the second night of a back-to-back set.

The Nets got what they wanted as they beat the Hawks 122-114 despite not only losing a 10-point lead early on, but also falling behind by 12 points in the second half. Cam Johnson led the way once again as he put up 28 points,

Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guards Dyson Daniels (5) and Terance Mann (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) AP

Cameron Johnson scored 28 points as the Brooklyn Nets rallied late in the third quarter and took control late in the fourth for a 122-114 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics in scoring in his return to action, and Boston survived a surging Nets team in the final minute.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points in his return from an eight-game absence with an illness, getting 14 in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics hold off the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Saturday night.