NBA Fans React to Ben Simmons' Play in Clippers-Cavaliers

LA Clippers standout Ben Simmons showed out against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The LA Clippers picked up a huge win over the hottest team in the NBA on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers are 56-12, but the Clippers proved what they are capable of when fully healthy. Star forward Kawhi Leonard led the way with 33 points on 12-19 shooting from the field and 5-6 from beyond the arc, but LA's improved depth was on full display.

New sixth man Bogdan Bogdanovic dropped 20 points on perfect 8-8 shooting from the field and 4-4 from deep, but new defensive-minded guard Ben Simmons has been a surprising factor.

Feb 13, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks over Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Simmons did not stuff the stat sheet on Tuesday night, dropping zero points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal on just 0-1 shooting, but the intangibles that he brings to the table are a game-changer.

Simmons played just 13 minutes in Tuesday's win, but his impact was felt. Many fans have taken to social media to react to his performance on Tuesday night.

Via @jagudo84: "BenSimmons on the floor end of the 3rd and start of the 4th made a huge difference defensively #ClipperNation ultimately let them build a bit of a lead"

Ben Simmons on the floor end of the 3rd and start of the 4th made a huge difference defensively #ClipperNation ultimately let them build a bit of a lead

— Joshua Agudo (@jagudo84) March 19, 2025

Via @clipfullyloaded: "The addition of Ben Simmons has been huge for the clippers..."

The addition of Ben Simmons has been huge for the clippers

He played 13 minutes tonight all at center which allowed Zu ample rest as Zu played the other 35 rather than playing 40+ min

It also allows Batum to play in his best role at the 4

Simmons was a +17 in only 13 minutes pic.twitter.com/GwuQrHg5c8

— clippa twitta (@clipfullyloaded) March 19, 2025

Via @SalemHawatmeh18: "BenSimmons was unbelievable tonight defensively. Made a huge effort."

Ben Simmons was unbelievable tonight defensively. Made a huge effort.

— Salem (@SalemHawatmeh18) March 19, 2025

Via @MarzTalksSports: "Bensimmons just plays defense and passes the ball. such a funny archetype. cos hes literally elite at those two things"

Ben simmons just plays defense and passes the ball. such a funny archetype. cos hes literally elite at those two things

— MarzTalksSports (@MarzTalksSports) March 19, 2025

Simmons has been a huge addition for LA, and as he gets healthier and finds a rhythm, the Clippers will continue to be more dangerous.

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