NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Nets-Hornets Game
![Jan 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during pre game warm ups against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jan 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during pre game warm ups against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3241,h_1823,x_0,y_79/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/fastbreak/01jjtftnra4es37ek701.jpg)
On Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 104-83 (in North Carolina).
Ben Simmons finished the win with ten points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 4/6 from the field in 23 minutes of playing time.
NETS WIN! pic.twitter.com/r75qiQ66nB
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 30, 2025
Many people reacted to his performance on social media.
@AntiTanking: "2025 Ben Simmons when his Floater is working"
2025 Ben Simmons when his Floater is working pic.twitter.com/Tp4BHWRDc3
— NBA Draft Dodger (@AntiTanking) January 30, 2025
Doug Norrie: "Hornets are letting Ben Simmons dribble all the way into the restricted area before even thinking about guarding him"
Hornets are letting Ben Simmons dribble all the way into the restricted area before even thinking about guarding him
— Doug Norrie (@DougNorrie) January 30, 2025
@JeriTsaiNets: "Why can't Ben Simmons ever play like this against non tanking teams..."
Why can't Ben Simmons ever play like this against non tanking teams...
— Jeri Tsai (@JeriTsaiNets) January 30, 2025
😔
@heiswayy: "Ben Simmons still has it, all he needs is consistency and staying fit, man."
Ben Simmons still has it, all he needs is consistency and staying fit, man.
— Andy(Zilla)🦁🧘🏾♂️ (@heiswayy) January 30, 2025
@Nets_Frequent: "Ben Simmons the moment the Nets need to lose"
Ben Simmons the moment the Nets need to lose
— NetsFrequent (@Nets_Frequent) January 30, 2025
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Erik Slater: "I'm aware some Nets fans will be frustrated by this win, especially after they brought Ben Simmons and Trendon Watford back for the matchup.
But I'm not even sure Brooklyn's fully-stripped-down roster could lose to this Hornets group. They're really, really bad."
I'm aware some Nets fans will be frustrated by this win, especially after they brought Ben Simmons and Trendon Watford back for the matchup.
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) January 30, 2025
But I'm not even sure Brooklyn's fully-stripped-down roster could lose to this Hornets group. They're really, really bad.
@1NDONLYJAMAICA: "Why is Ben Simmons still in the NBA ."
Why is Ben Simmons still in the NBA .
— Mr.Singh (@1NDONLYJAMAICA) January 30, 2025
The Nets improved to 15-33 in 48 games, which has them as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference.
They also snapped a seven-game losing streak.
The Nets will play their next game on Saturday when they visit Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets in Texas.
On the road, they are 10-17 in the 27 games they have played away from Barclays Center in Brookyn, New York.
Simmons is in his fourth season with Brooklyn.