Ben Simmons led the Brooklyn Nets with an impressive performance against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. He scored 14 points, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. Simmons also dished out 9 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds in his 31 minutes on the court. Despite his efforts, the Nets lost by one point, with a final score of 112-111.
What It Means
Simmons’ 9 assists against the Jazz marked a standout performance as he led both teams in assists for the game. This game adds to his season average of 6.9 assists per game, where he ranks first on his team and fifteenth among point guards in the league. Over the season, Simmons has been a consistent playmaker, finishing in the top five at his position for assists in over half of his games (51.85%). Additionally, he has led all players in assists nine times this year. While scoring is not typically his primary role, Simmons exceeded expectations by doubling his average points per game of 6.0 during this matchup.
