Nov 25, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React To Ben Simmons' Performance In Pacers-Nets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 10:00 PM ET

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets hosted the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center in New York.

The Nets won by a score of 99-90.

Ben Simmons finished with seven points, seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals and three blocks while shooting 3/3 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.

Ben Simmons throws down the alley pop! pic.twitter.com/PJE9PvRbkt
— Nets Videos (@SNYNets) December 5, 2024

Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@JeriTsaiNets: "Ben Simmons might be getting his hops back

Any team looking for a player that can guard 1 through 5 with elite defense and playmaking. warning he never wants to shoot the ball though, must be on a team w. a bunch of shooters"

Ben Simmons might be getting his hops back

Any team looking for a player that can guard 1 through 5 with elite defense and playmaking. warning he never wants to shoot the ball though, must be on a team w. a bunch of shooters pic.twitter.com/NBsNkkwHES
— Jeri Tsai (@JeriTsaiNets) December 5, 2024

Erik Slater: "Ben Simmons has been very impactful tonight, as has the Nets' entire second unit.

Simmons: +15
Sharpe: +15
Milton: +12"

Ben Simmons has been very impactful tonight, as has the Nets' entire second unit.

Simmons: +15
Sharpe: +15
Milton: +12
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) December 5, 2024

@djdduecess: "Is Ben Simmons back?? Maybe Embiid was the problem after all. He almost had a Triple Double."