Toumani Camara led the Portland Trail Blazers with a strong performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, scoring 23 points. He played 38 minutes and was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7. Camara also contributed five rebounds and two assists in the game, though the Trail Blazers fell short with a final score of 132-114.
What It Means
Camara’s 23-point game against the Nets marked his highest-scoring game this season, surpassing his average of 9.5 points per game. This performance is part of a recent stretch where he has been playing more minutes, as he exceeded his projected playtime by seven minutes. Despite this standout performance, Camara has only finished in the top five at his position for points in two out of 38 games this season. He continues to be a consistent contributor on rebounds, ranking ninth among small forwards with an average of 5.6 rebounds per game.