Ben Simmons started the game for Brooklyn Nets against the Dallas Mavericks. Entering the match, he was averaging 5.2 points per game as the Nets had a 1-3 start to the season. However, the pressure was on him to perform and help the team in the best possible way. But that didn’t help Simmons, who struggled against the Mavs.
In a give-and-go situation against the Mavs in the 1st quarter, Ben Simmons failed to convert a layup. It was a fairly wide-open basket, but the 26-year-old couldn’t even touch the rim with his attempt. But he bounced back in the final quarter with an insane steal to help the Nets equal the score by the end of regulation time.
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The Brooklyn Nets haven’t had the best of starts to the new season. Ben Simmons is also off to a muddled start, as he was fouled out in two of the first three games. Despite playing an average of 29.5 mins before the Mavs game, Simmons’ average was 5.3 points. He joined the Brooklyn Nets to form a trio alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
But the Australian point guard has been far from his best and is yet to win over the fans in Brooklyn. The video of his airball play went viral on social media, leading to many reactions from NBA fans.
NBA Twitter reacts to Ben Simmons shooting an airball vs Mavericks
Ben Simmons struggled against the Mavs as he could manage just 7 points by the end of regulation time. However, his airball attempt took Twitter by storm and fans trolled him for his poor start to the season.
Following are some of the reactions to the airball attempt:
Can’t play with this dude on the floor pic.twitter.com/90stwtMPQo
— BRYCE HARPER IS HIM (@aidanlaporta69) October 28, 2022
Imagine taking a year break off from the NBA and you come back worse 😭
— West (@RatioedByWest) October 28, 2022
Washed at 25
— シ (@unrealratios) October 28, 2022
Something ain’t right with him https://t.co/xz2f7SJZjY
— Darren (@djohn90) October 28, 2022
What happened to him man https://t.co/R1Lk5hjBUf
— IcyDiggs (@TrolledByDiggs) October 28, 2022
The Brooklyn Nets managed to equal the score by the end of regulation time. However, that doesn’t take away the fact that the Nets have a lot to improve if they want to challenge for the championship this season.
Ben Simmons comes in clutch, helps the Nets get to overtime
Although Simmons may not be having a good game, he has had his moments. During the last few seconds of the game against the Mavs, Simmons helped the team out in defense and managed to steal off Luka Doncic. He then went on to assist Kevin Durant for a dunk to tie the score by the end of regulation.
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Ben Simmons clutch defense. 🔒
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 28, 2022
That was truly an insane play from Simmons. This shows that the 26-year-old still has a lot of potential and it’s just a matter of time before he starts picking up pace.
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