Ben Simmons has a significant influence in a short amount of playing time during his comeback, contributing to the Nets’ 147-114 victory over the Jazz.
In his comeback after missing 38 games, Ben Simmons made a significant impact with 10 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets dominated the Utah Jazz 147-114 on Monday night. Simmons, who hadn’t played since November 6 due to a pinched nerve in his lower back, played 18 minutes off the bench and made all five of his shots. The Nets achieved their highest point total of the season, recording 41 assists on 54 field goals and sinking 21 three-pointers. Cam Thomas contributed 25 points, and the Nets secured their second consecutive win after losing seven of their previous eight games.
In other NBA action, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101, with Anthony Edwards scoring 27 points. The Suns handed the Miami Heat their seventh consecutive loss with a 118-105 victory, led by Eric Gordon’s 23 points and Devin Booker’s 22 points. The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 118-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, as Donovan Mitchell contributed 28 points and Jarrett Allen extended his double-double streak to 15 straight games. The New York Knicks continued their winning streak, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-92 behind Jalen Brunson’s 32 points and Donte DiVincenzo’s 28 points.
