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NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Celtics Game
On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Celtics in Boston. The game was a thriller, but the Nets lost by a score of 108-104 in overtime. Be
Nets' Ben Simmons OK as starter or reserve as long as he stays healthy
While Simmons passed one benchmark being healthy by his seventh game, familiar questions remain. Friday was the 13th time in his 64 Nets games over three seasons that he’s been a reserve.
Ben Simmons to Come Off Bench for Nets vs. Celtics amid Back Injury Management
Ben Simmons will come off the bench for the first time during the 2024-25 season on Friday. Simmons was replaced by center Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn
Nets' Ben Simmons ruled out for Cavaliers matchup due to rest plan
The Nets are being cautious with Ben Simmons after the three-time All-Star's last two seasons cut short by back injuries.
Nets Injury Tracker: Ben Simmons ruled out vs. Cavaliers due to lower back injury management
Ben Simmons will not play on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-0) due to lower back injury management, the team announced. Simmons scored eight points on 4-for-6 shooting with eight assists,
Jokes Are Pouring In After Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons Decision
Simmons isn't exactly the most well-loved player in the league, which is why it comes as no surprise that the jokes started pouring in on X after the fans learned about the Nets' decision to relegate the 28-year-old to a bench role.
Nets' Ben Simmons comes off bench for first time this year at Celtics
The Brooklyn Nets announced before Friday's game at the Boston Celtics that Ben Simmons would be coming off the bench for the first time this season.
Nets Notebook: Nic Claxton returns to starting lineup for good; Ben Simmons benched
Nic Claxton returned to the Nets’ starting lineup, seemingly for good, on Friday against the Boston Celtics. That meant Ben Simmons, who had started six games at center this season in place of a limited Claxton, came off the bench for the first time in 2024-25.
Nets at Celtics preview: Jaylen Brown remains out as Ben Simmons and the Nets come to town
The Celtics will play their fourth straight game without Jaylen Brown, who is out as he continues to recover from a strained hip flexor.
Nets' Ben Simmons: Fills box score in reserve role
After starting in each of his six appearances during the regular season, Simmons shifted to a reserve role Friday as Nic Claxton started at center for a second straight game. Simmons still managed to get his minutes and finished the contest with a team-high eight dimes.
Showtime Simmons makes impact off bench in Nets' OT loss
Ben Simmons produces another solid outing for Brooklyn, coming off the bench and filling the stat sheet with eight assists.
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Nic Claxton Starts, Ben Simmons Benched: How do Brooklyn Nets Adjust Their Rotation?
Jordi Fernández’s first major decision as Brooklyn Nets head coach came on Friday night, as he started Nic Claxton against ...
Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons set record straight on Nets’ low expectations after Celtics loss
The last time the Brooklyn Nets played at TD Garden, they suffered a 50-point loss, the second-worst in franchise history.
Nets HC Wants Ben Simmons to Shoot More: 'Goal' Is 10 Shots, 'He's More Than Capable'
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández urged Ben Simmons to be more aggressive on offense. "I want him to shoot more," ...
Ben Simmons: ‘The More Reps I Get, the Better I’m Going to Get’
"I think reps is the biggest thing for me," Simmons said after the game. "The more reps I get, the better I'm going to get." ...
Highlights: Celtics beat Nets in overtime thriller
Check out full game highlights from the Celtics' 108-104 win over the Brooklyn NetsHighlights: Celtics beat Nets in overtime ...
Celtics injury report: Jaylen Brown upgraded for Bucks game Sunday
Jaylen Brown has missed the past four games, but there's a chance he makes his return to the court Sunday against the Bucks.