NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Grizzlies Game
![Feb 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Feb 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3872,h_2178,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/fastbreak/01jf1t9rky9r1cr5jcqg.jpg)
On Friday night, the Brooklyn Nets played the Grizzlies in Memphis.
The Nets lost by a score of 135-119 to fall to 10-15 in their first 25 games of the season.
Ben Simmons finished the loss with two points, four rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 1/3 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.
Final: Grizzlies 135 - Nets 119
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 14, 2024
Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.
@WeatherMane: "Ben Simmons is still a special defender"
Ben Simmons is still a special defender
— Tussle Wilson (@WeatherMane) December 14, 2024
@BrooklynNetcast: "Ben Simmons makes a few passes every month that remind you why he was an All-Star"
Ben Simmons makes a few passes every month that remind you why he was an All-Star pic.twitter.com/w1Jl1sYEN9
— Brooklyn Netcast (@BrooklynNetcast) December 14, 2024
@NetsCifer: "Ben Simmons putting on a passing clinic, 4 assists in 6 minutes"
Ben Simmons putting on a passing clinic, 4 assists in 6 minutes
— Cifer (@NetsCifer) December 14, 2024
@AlexGuerin1: "Ben Simmons finally gets points with under 6 minutes left. A Christmas miracle!(?)"
Ben Simmons finally gets points with under 6 minutes left. A Christmas miracle!(?) pic.twitter.com/ktpa2YIofv
— BillBruns2k24 (@AlexGuerin1) December 14, 2024
@Atrain023: "Ben Simmons wants nothing to do with that ball. He waits to cut, he goes out of his way to set screens and when he does get it he rifles it at his teammates."
Ben Simmons wants nothing to do with that ball. He waits to cut, he goes out of his way to set screens and when he does get it he rifles it at his teammates.
— Alex Jordan (@Atrain023) December 14, 2024
@RealEricAdamcik: "Ah yes, the rare game with a simultaneous Ja Morant triple-double watch,
And a Ben Simmons triple-single watch."
Ah yes, the rare game with a simultaneous Ja Morant triple-double watch,
— Eric Adamcik 🇵🇸 (@RealEricAdamcik) December 14, 2024
And a Ben Simmons triple-single watch.
@nets_world72380: "Ben Simmons the only nets player to play tonight with 0 points
However he has the third best plus minus of all nets at -1 behind Milton and Clowney."
Ben Simmons the only nets player to play tonight with 0 points
— Nets World (@nets_world72380) December 14, 2024
However he has the third best plus minus of all nets at -1 behind Milton and Clowney.
@Jersey2Brooklyn: "Ben Simmons' value is making other players shine ✨"
Ben Simmons' value is making other players shine ✨
— The Brooklyn Way (@Jersey2Brooklyn) December 14, 2024
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Simmons is in his third year playing for the Nets.
They will play their next game on Monday evening when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.