NBA Fans In Awe Of Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Suns Game

Ben Simmons played 27 minutes against the Suns.

Nov 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets played the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

The Nets pulled off a surprising 127-117 victory to improve to 9-10 in their first 19 games.

.@BenSimmons25 with the dime and @iamkeonjohnson with the smooth pump fake + finish 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/coS3PW34Il

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 28, 2024

Ben Simmons had 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 7/8 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@RealCodyMallory: "All the focus is on Tyrese Martin tonight (rightfully so) but Ben Simmons has been tremendous"

All the focus is on Tyrese Martin tonight (rightfully so) but Ben Simmons has been tremendous

— Cody Mallory (@RealCodyMallory) November 28, 2024

@MungoBeanfield: "All jokes aside, Ben Simmons has been excellent against the Suns tonight"

All jokes aside, Ben Simmons has been excellent against the Suns tonight

— MungoBeanfield (@MungoBeanfield) November 28, 2024

@valleymets: "WE’RE LETTING BEN SIMMONS HAVE HIS BEST GAME IN 5 years im SICK"

WE’RE LETTING BEN SIMMONS HAVE HIS BEST GAME IN 5 years im SICK

— Valley Mets (@valleymets) November 28, 2024

@Billy_PMS: "There’s no better PG passer that Ben Simmons the way he reads the plays is 🔥🔥he’s really balling tonite"

There’s no better PG passer that Ben Simmons the way he reads the plays is 🔥🔥he’s really balling tonite

— 🏀BillyPMS🐐 (@Billy_PMS) November 28, 2024

@Ownedby35: "BEN SIMMONS WHERE WAS THIS WHEN KD WAS THERE HUH????"

BEN SIMMONS WHERE WAS THIS WHEN KD WAS THERE HUH????

— KevinDWRLD (@Ownedby35) November 28, 2024

@BillPaganism: "I think the 14 pts Ben Simmons has tonight is the most he's had since November 2022 when he scored 20 vs Indiana
Look at this stretch.. and then it just ended.. maybe Ben had too much Turkey Thanksgiving 22??"

I think the 14 pts Ben Simmons has tonight is the most he's had since November 2022 when he scored 20 vs Indiana
Look at this stretch.. and then it just ended.. maybe Ben had too much Turkey Thanksgiving 22?? pic.twitter.com/Oy8cdXb0sl

— Mets 2 be competitive in it seems 25/ 26 perhaps!! (@BillPaganism) November 28, 2024

@balleracha: "Ben Simmons dissecting a healthy Suns team's defense in 2024 is crazy"

Ben Simmons dissecting a healthy Suns team's defense in 2024 is crazy

— chromokakopia (@balleracha) November 28, 2024

@P_GotGame: "Ben Simmons could probably help a few teams. Nets got so many filler players that could help contenders"

Ben Simmons could probably help a few teams. Nets got so many filler players that could help contenders

— Cordell (@P_GotGame) November 28, 2024

The Nets have been one of the best surprises to start the 2024-25 NBA season.

They will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the Orlando Magic in Brooklyn.

Simmons is in his fourth season as a member of the Nets.

Ben Simmons tonight:

14 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
7-8 FG

Beat the Suns. pic.twitter.com/llgWABA75u

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 28, 2024