Ben Simmons' Incredible Highlight Went Viral In Nets-Celtics Game

Ben Simmons made an excellent pass during Friday's game.

Feb 7, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) reacts after a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Celtics in Boston.

Despite a competitive game, the Nets lost by a score of 108-104 (in overtime).

Ben Simmons had a productive night with eight points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 4/6 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

He also had an incredible highlight that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "This Ben Simmons handles & dime 😮‍💨"

This Ben Simmons handles & dime 😮‍💨

Brooklyn takes a 2-point lead on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/YLMVYyzvnj pic.twitter.com/fqHwBawpA2

— NBA (@NBA) November 9, 2024

Many fans reacted to the exciting play.

@PodThorn: "You can’t teach this"

You can’t teach this https://t.co/bKk8utGMLa

— Pod Thorn (@PodThorn) November 9, 2024

@MR_STiXX: "Excuse me, Benjamin..."

Excuse me, Benjamin... https://t.co/nkIYJ55jib

— Jordan A. Hayles (@MR_STiXX) November 9, 2024

@jessbert20: "Cavs the best in the league lmao Celtics getting cooked by Ben Simmons"

Cavs the best in the league lmao Celtics getting cooked by Ben Simmons

— Jessbert (@jessbert20) November 9, 2024

@Dee_Hawkie: "Never questioning his skill, I’m questioning his confidence/aggressiveness"

Never questioning his skill, I’m questioning his confidence/aggressiveness https://t.co/3hIK0XZk2V

— Hawks (@Dee_Hawkie) November 9, 2024

@bananamanaged: "If Ben can stay healthy he can be a fantastic sixth man for any team that needs a pass first PG"

If Ben can stay healthy he can be a fantastic sixth man for any team that needs a pass first PG https://t.co/W6RVWBDdnU

— CJ (@bananamanaged) November 9, 2024

Simmons is now averaging 6.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest while shooting 62.5% from the field in seven games.

After only appearing in 15 games last season, the three-time NBA All-Star has looked healthy.

He is in his fourth season with the Nets.

Ben Simmons playing with a bit of razzle dazzle 😮‍💨✨

Another solid outing for Ben Simmons, who came off the bench and stuffed the stat sheet across the board including an INCREDIBLE showtime assist!

📊 8 PTS | 8 AST | 6 REB | 1 STL pic.twitter.com/cB6hOeOW1K

— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 9, 2024

The Nets will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio.

Last year, they were the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-50 record, so they missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2018 (six years ago).

Nov 8, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

As for the Celtics, they improved to 8-2 in their first ten games with the victory.