Nets Snap Losing Streak With Road Win Over Jazz

Cam Thomas, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Egor Demin lead the way for Brooklyn in the victory.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Brooklyn Nets (13-34) snapped their seven-game losing streak with an impressive 106-99 road win over the Utah Jazz (15-34) on Friday night. Cam Thomas exploded for 19 first-half points, Day'Ron Sharpe had 16 points and 9 rebounds, and rookie Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record with a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game.

Why it matters

The Nets are looking to build towards the future, and this win showcased some of their young talent that could be part of the team's long-term plans. Thomas, Sharpe, and Demin all had standout performances, providing hope for Nets fans that the team has promising pieces to build around.

The details

Cam Thomas had been struggling in January, but found his rhythm against the Jazz, scoring 21 points on 6-9 shooting. Day'Ron Sharpe continued his strong play off the bench, recording 16 points and 9 rebounds in just 18 minutes. Rookie Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record by hitting a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game.

  • The Nets and Jazz faced off on Friday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Cam Thomas

A young guard for the Brooklyn Nets who had a breakout performance, scoring 21 points.

Day'Ron Sharpe

A fifth-year pro for the Nets who is emerging as a key part of their future, recording 16 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.

Egor Demin

A rookie for the Nets who set an NBA record by hitting a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game.

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What they’re saying

“14 straight points for Cam Thomas! 🔥”

— Brooklyn Nets

What’s next

The Nets will look to build on this win as they continue their road trip, while the Jazz will try to regroup and get back on track.

The takeaway

This game showcased the potential of the Nets' young core, with Thomas, Sharpe, and Demin all delivering impressive performances. If these players can continue to develop, the Nets may have the building blocks in place to turn things around in the coming seasons.