‘Best he’s looked this year’: Simmons explodes in stunning Nets first — NBA Wrap

Ben Simmons was trying extra like his previous self within the Brooklyn Nets’ beautiful 109-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Simmons racked up his first double-double for the Nets with 15 factors, 12 rebounds and seven assists, together with a flawless capturing efficiency.

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He then fouled out with simply seconds remaining within the fourth quarter.

It was the second-straight sport the 26-year-old posted double figures within the scoring column, having recorded single-digit scores in his first 9 video games of the season.

Simmons’ exceptional passing sport was additionally on present within the match, with one second late within the second quarter proving simply that.

Within the area of a second, Simmons went from gathering a rebound simply beneath his personal hoop to launching a lofted cross within the route of teammate Kevin Durant who had made an excellent run up the best aspect of the courtroom.

Durant obtained the ball on the sting of the Trail Blazers’ arc and drove previous his marker for a simple bucket, with the celebrity instantly acknowledging Simmons’ dime to him.

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With a powerful exhibiting, many have been singing Simmons’ praises as he regarded like his previous self.

Durant was the Nets’ main level scorer with 35 whereas capturing guard Joe Harris additionally chipped in with 15 of his personal, as did Yuta Watanabe with 20 factors.

The massive contributions throughout the board have been sufficient to get previous a powerful Trail Blazers outfit, who had three gamers scoring 20 factors or extra.

Portland celebrity Damian Lillard was certainly one of them with 25 factors, whereas Shaedon Sharpe (20) and Anfernee Simons (24) did the business as nicely.

The victory leaves Brooklyn with a 7-9 document within the Eastern Conference whereas the Trail Blazers stay on the summit of the Western Conference after dropping to 10-5.

FULL RESULTS

Brooklyn Nets 109-107 Portland Trail Blazers