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Report: Ben Simmons plans to make Nets debut in Game 4 vs. Celtics 'as long as rehab remains on course'

Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets debut, and his return to NBA action following 10 months of dramatic twists and turns, could finally be coming on Monday.

Simmons was ruled out by head coach Steve Nash for Game 2 the day before the contest and although Nash remained noncommittal on the three-time All-Star's Game 3 status. It now seems probable that his debut will come early next week. What is more uncertain is whether Simmons' debut will come with the Nets facing elimination.

Boston stole Game 1 on Sunday thanks to a buzzer-beating, game-winning layup by Jayson Tatum and were led by Jaylen Brown in a come-from-behind Game 2 win. The series will shift to Brooklyn for Game 3 on Saturday.

The former Philadelphia 76ers point guard's last NBA contest was Game 7 of the team's stunning second-round playoff exit against the Atlanta Hawks last spring.

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