Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons has joined Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history with at least 200 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists through their first 13 playoff games.
After his stellar Game 3 performance against the Brooklyn Nets in which he finished with 31 points and nine assists, Simmons has 221 points, 115 rebounds and 101 assists in his first 13 playoff games.
The Sixers reclaimed home-court advantage by winning Game 3. They will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Saturday.
#Sixers coach Brett Brown raved over @BenSimmons25’ defense after being informed that the #NBAAllStar PG joins Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson & @MagicJohnson as the only #NBA players with at least 200 points, 100 rebounds & 100 assists through their 1st 13 playoff games. pic.twitter.com/88UGmGUTyP
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 19, 2019
Simmons still doesn't have an outside game yet, but there's no doubting he's a special player who is only going to get better over time. The Sixers, who are unsure if star center Joel Embiid will play in Game 4, are going to need Simmons to play the way he has the last two games. The lefty has been aggressive going to the rim and no one on the Nets has been able to stop him.
Simmons struggled in Game 1 just like the rest of his Sixers teammates. However, the way he's bounced back shows this kid is mentally tough and made for the bright lights. Plus, anytime you can put your name next to Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson, you are doing something right.
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