The final tune-up before the regular season was a success.
The Nets defeated the Timberwolves, 107-101, Thursday night in their last preseason game. Brooklyn, who finished the preseason with a record of 3-1, had plenty of takeaways to be pleased about.
Brooklyn entered the final minute of play nursing a flimsy 103-101 advantage. After Minnesota was busted for a traveling violation, Jevon Carter — who played well on both ends and finished with six points in 20 minutes — lost the ball on the right wing leading to a turnover with 27.5 seconds remaining. Luckily, Jake Layman of the Wolves missed the left-wing three and Cam Thomas — four points in eight minutes — grabbed the offensive rebound hit a combined four free throws in the final seconds to ice the contest.