Ben Simmons proved to the world why he was a multiple-time All-Star before the age of 24 in the Brooklyn Nets’ 127-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons led the Nets with an aggressive performance that saw him tally up 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Fans have been waiting for a long time to see this side of Simmons come out on the court again after his issues for the past year and a half. Ever since the 2021 Playoffs, we haven’t seen Simmons play at a high level. However, he’s come alive in the last 3 games of the season, and this was easily his best performance of the season.
Ben Simmons tonight 🙌
22 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
11-13 FG pic.twitter.com/vxI6Vjf4WJ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2022
Ben Simmons scoring this season:
47 PTS — First 9 games
48 PTS — Last 3 games pic.twitter.com/0I4cpmQ1wu
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 21, 2022
https://twitter.com/BrooklynNetcast/status/1594506773309825025
Ben Simmons lays it in off a Joe Harris dish. He's likely done for the night after a Memphis timeout.
22 points
8 rebounds
5 assists
11/13 shooting
Absolutely dominant showing tonight. Controlled the entire game.
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) November 21, 2022
Sign below 🖊 pic.twitter.com/kHcJozgKV5
— Brooklyn Netcast (@BrooklynNetcast) November 21, 2022
Ben Simmons is carrying the Nets offensively lol
— Brandon ®️ (@BLCity5) November 21, 2022
This is the play Ben Simmons had yet to make this season: Initiating and finishing through contact towards the rim.
This breakout is starting to look for real.pic.twitter.com/kAL6iLvWq9
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) November 21, 2022
Ben Simmons has been the Nets best player in the first half.
You love to see it.
— Jac Manuell (@JacManuell) November 21, 2022
KD to Ben Simmons right now pic.twitter.com/MhhXqnH5mT
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) November 21, 2022
Ben Simmons last 3 games:
22 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 85% FG
15 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST, 100% FG
11 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 71% FG pic.twitter.com/20iHB8kdnQ
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 21, 2022
Ben Simmons got 20 points thru 3 quarters pic.twitter.com/p3PSdhZguA
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) November 21, 2022
Everybody will wonder how sustainable this level of success is for Simmons, given the inconsistencies in his game. If he can keep producing like this, the Brooklyn Nets could make a comeback this season and return to contention among the best teams in the East.
Effect Of The New And Improved Ben Simmons On The Nets
This version of Simmons did a great job in taking pressure off the returning Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on a day when neither player looked like their best self. Simmons was creating wonderful looks for his teammates as he looked more comfortable with trying to score and create off open looks.
The Nets might not be ready to compete against the Celtics or Bucks, but they definitely have the caliber of players that could lead the team to the top of the table. It may be too much to ask Simmons to put in these performances more often, but if he can maintain this level of effort and aggression, the Nets will have a good season.
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