Cam Thomas scores 37 points, Nets hold off Rockets
Brooklyn was outscored 34-18 in the final period and committed seven turnovers, but remained composed.
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Brooklyn was outscored 34-18 in the final period and committed seven turnovers, but remained composed.
The Nets have now lost three straight, seven of eight and 12 of their last 14.
Kawhi Leonard scored 14 points in the final five minutes and L.A. overcame an 18-point deficit to win 125-114 Sunday.
The Nets outscored the Lakers by 24 in the second half and allowed only 44 points after halftime.
Simons hit a winning floater with 0.2 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points to help the Heat beat the Nets 96-95 on Monday night.
The Nets matched their worst half of the season with 34 points in the first half and have lost 12 of 15.
Brooklyn was beaten Sunday for the 11th time in its last 14 games, 134-127.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Nic Claxton each scored 23 points.
Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 15 points in the 112-101 loss on Wednesday night.
The Nets shot a season-worst 35.7% (35 for 98) while losing their fourth straight.
Brooklyn is 2-8 all-time on New Year's Eve.
Outside of recent back-to-back victories over the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn has lost seven in a row.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in Milwaukee's 144-122 win Wednesday night
Cam Johnson scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 21 to lead Brooklyn to a 118-112 victory.
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117.
The New York Rangers beat Dallas 3-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Stars' four-game winning streak.
Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to lead the New York Islanders past Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Sean Monahan scored twice and the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 5-3 on Monday night.
Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns in the Patriots win over the Giants on Monday Night Football.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 35 points, Noah Clowney had 18 and the Nets beat the Hornets 116-103 on Monday night.
Josh Hart had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and eight boards and the Knicks beat the Raptors 116-94 on Sunday.
Tyrod Taylor threw a 52-yard touchdown pass and ran for another score in the Jets' 27-24 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McCleod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
An NYU student was attacked while walking to class in Manhattan, and police sources say the man in custody is a repeat offender.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual NYC tradition, is set for tonight. See what time it starts and more.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday due to a coastal storm that will bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the region.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, beating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
A fire that tore through an apartment building in Plainfield, New Jersey, early Sunday morning killed the parents of two children and displaced 72 residents.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McCleod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
All eight judges worked out of immigration court offices at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, which is where Immigration and Customs Enforcement is headquartered in the city, the official told CBS News.
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing.
In a wide-ranging speech on the state of the MTA on Tuesday, Chairman Janno Lieber revealed his wish list for 2026.
James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, beating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117.
The New York Rangers beat Dallas 3-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Stars' four-game winning streak.
Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to lead the New York Islanders past Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Sean Monahan scored twice and the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 5-3 on Monday night.
Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns in the Patriots win over the Giants on Monday Night Football.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Police confirmed Wednesday the victim was in fact set on fire and they released new surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning.
The shooting last month in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McCleod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-olds. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest.
The holiday tradition returns to midtown Manhattan on Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has everything to know.
Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting at a house party last month in Hempstead, New York.
