After struggling in Milwaukee Thursday night, Ben Simmons on Friday looked more like the player we’ve seen dominate recently.
He had 22 points, 10 assists and three steals while playing shutdown defensive on Rookie of the Year favorite Ja Morant in the Sixers’ 119-107 win over the Grizzlies (see observations).
This ridiculous and-one finish capped a 16-point first half.
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Luckily, Simmons himself highlighted the reaction on Twitter.
After a rough week and half for the Sixers and their fans, this is the wholesome content you all needed.
That, and a blowout win, of course.
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