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Despite suffering from an illness, Ben Simmons will reportedly be available to play on Monday for the Philadelphia 76ers when they face the Phoenix Suns. T.J. McConnell will miss his third consecutive game.
TJ McConnell out for Sixers. Ben Simmons will play but has the flu
— scott bordow (@sbordow) December 4, 2017
Simmons was in danger of missing out the game, as he is suffering from the flu. He missed the team’s practice on Sunday, and only went to their practice facility on Monday to receive treatment. With how he was that time, it can be considered surprising that he will be suiting up right away.
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Ben Simmons spent all day in bed yesterday, got up today at noon to go to the training complex for treatment. "I feel like my body kind of hit a wall," he said.
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) December 4, 2017
Through 21 games, last year’s top overall pick is playing at a very high level, proving that he is the real deal and worth the wait for the Sixers. He is averaging impressive numbers of 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 2.1 steals in 35.8 minutes per game. After missing the entirety of last season, Simmons has put his injury woes all in the past and has started the year very well.
His presence on Monday will be a huge boost to the 76ers, who are looking to win their sixth game in their last eight outings and improve on their 13-9 record. However, it will also be interesting to see how effective Simmons will be, and if he will be placed on a minutes restriction.
