NBA fans react to Ben Simmons’ performance in the Nets-Celtics game

The Brooklyn Nets met the Celtics in Boston on Friday evening.

The game was a thriller, but the Nets lost in overtime 108-104.

Ben Simmons finished the game with eight points, seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 4/6 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

Many NBA fans reacted to his appearance on social media.

@tomrahme9: “Ben Simmons could easily be a top 7 player on the court if Jayson and White sit in this game.”

@JCizzurp: “Ben Simmons is doing something incredible. Do you know how hard it is to play in the NBA and almost NEVER look at the basket?”

@BenDove36227958: “Good to see Ben Simmons still doesn’t have a jumper… I forgot he was still in the league, honestly.”

@SageLoc: “Ben Simmons has to be the most annoying player to watch as he doesn’t even think about shooting.”

Bobby Manning: “He didn’t look *great* tonight, but that’s about as close to the old dynamic Ben Simmons as I’ve seen in years.”

@icemanthedon: “Dennis Schroeder and Ben Simmons as point guards are a problem to deal with 😂😂😂”

Erik Slater: “Classic Ben Simmons comes to play.”

@NetsKingdomAJ: “Ben Simmons is not on the bench yet.”

8 PTS
7 AST
5 REB

Ben 10 regained his composure in the first half and had good playmaking and aggression in the second session.”

The Nets are 4-5 in their first nine games.

They will play their next game on Saturday evening at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Simmons is in his fourth season as a member of the Nets.