Ben Simmons, who had been out since November 6 with a nerve impingement in his back, made a remarkable return for the Brooklyn Nets against the Utah Jazz. He was listed as probable for the game and played with a minutes restriction. Simmons made an instant impact, recording six assists in just five minutes and contributing significantly to the Nets' lead. In his 18-minute appearance, he achieved 10 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds, with a perfect field goal percentage. However, Simmons suffered a left knee contusion during the game, leading to his absence in the following game against the Phoenix Suns. He was listed as questionable before being downgraded to out due to swelling in his knee.
Ben Simmons’ knee is swollen after hurting it late in Monday’s game. He is out tonight and day to day.
Ben Simmons will be day-to-day with that left knee contusion, per Jacque Vaughn. Had an MRI. No structural damage but there's swelling in his knee. Vaughn confirmed the injury happened coming down on that block in the 4th Q. #Nets
Ben Simmons out again for Nets after one-game return https://t.co/nGbY8pUE1b https://t.co/Gpw8R7Reyt
Ben Simmons (knee) is out for tonight’s game vs. the Suns. https://t.co/qUMN7iv841
Ben Simmons is out for Nets-Suns after suffering a knee contusion the night before Simmons made his debut Monday night after missing two months https://t.co/3CIdV8uS5P
Ben Simmons is out for Nets-Suns after suffering a knee contusion the night before, per @ShamsCharania Simmons made his debut Monday night after missing two months https://t.co/X8JymeRBOO
After making his return on Monday night, Ben Simmons will miss today's game with a left-knee contusion. https://t.co/7ZaAxNwrHB
Ben Simmons is out against the Suns tonight due to left knee contusion, the Nets announced. Simmons made his return after a two-month absence on Monday. https://t.co/YpioToOTYv
Simmons had an awkward fall on the final play he was on the court for Monday’s game, and was flexing the knee walking back down court. He was probable yesterday, downgraded to questionable earlier this afternoon and is now out. Said he felt fine after Monday’s game. https://t.co/uSClcWYIuT
Ben Simmons will miss tonight’s game due to a left knee contusion, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/MbMwP08GuO
Ben Simmons is out tonight with a knee contusion, per Nets
Ben Simmons has now been downgraded to OUT by the Nets tonight. Left knee contusion suffered on his last defensive play of the game Monday.
Ben Simmons is now out for tonight’s game, per Nets.
Ben Simmons (left knee contusion) will not play tonight against Phoenix.
Ben Simmons is out for Nets-Suns tonight due to left knee contusion. He returned on Monday after two-month absence, posting 10 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds vs. Utah. Simmons developed swelling in knee from a hit during game, sources say, but tests showed no further issue.
Ben Simmons appeared to tweak his knee in his first game back against the Jazz, and is now questionable for tonight’s game against the Suns. (via @TimBontemps) https://t.co/w6tKHYJNIh
Ben Simmons downgraded to questionable to play tonight with a bruised left knee. Had been listed as probable.
Ben Simmons has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a knee contusion. Simmons appeared to tweak his knee late in Monday’s win on an awkward fall.
Ben Simmons has been downgraded to questionable tonight with that left knee contusion, via the #Nets.
Ben Simmons is listed as probable tomorrow with a left knee contusion for #Nets-Suns. No other changes to report. As Jacque Vaughn said yesterday, Dorian Finney-Smith is OUT with that left ankle sprain.
Ben Simmons (left knee contusion) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns. Took an awkward fall late in regulation on Monday. Said he was fine.
Ben Simmons returned to the Nets lineup on Monday after missing 38 games with a back injury and wasted little time in making his presence felt. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/0uXcfIVcaN
Nets rout Jazz as Ben Simmons doesn’t miss a beat in return https://t.co/wUhaebNoPq https://t.co/d8NmzwFuTA
BEN BACK?! 👀 In just 18 minutes, Ben Simmons had a near triple-double, going 5-5 in his first game back since Nov. 6th. https://t.co/iVYsWdkxNJ
Ben Simmons only played 18 minutes in his first game back for the Brooklyn Nets since November 6th, and almost dropped a triple-double 😮💨 https://t.co/Hom6EEYiA3
Ben Simmons nearly had a triple-double in his first game since Nov. 6 😤 10 PTS 8 REB 11 AST 0 TO 18 MIN https://t.co/M3wfecwj55
Ben Simmons made an impact in his return to the Nets lineup 😤 He had a +/- of +27 in 18 minutes. https://t.co/rBy88eD0fR
VERY IMPRESSIVE return to action tonight by Nets guard Ben Simmons.
Ben Simmons first game back: 10 Points 11 Assists 8 Rebounds 100.0 FG% 18 Minutes Ben looked good!!! https://t.co/Jg8TyocAI5
Ben Simmons night is over 💪🏻 10 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB in his first game action since Nov. 6th! https://t.co/MD6rtGGs3E
Nets forward Ben Simmons in his return tonight: 10 points (5-of-5 FG), 8 rebounds, 11 assists, 0 turnovers, 18 minutes. This is Simmons' third double-double of the season (first points/assists double-double.
Ben Simmons tonight: 10 Points 11 Assists 8 Rebounds 1 Steal 1 Block 100% FG 27+/- Only 18 minutes. 🔥 https://t.co/BVDv5YzScp
Ben Simmons in his 1st game back: 18 Minutes 10 Points 11 Assists 8 Rebounds 1 Steal 100 FG% WHAT A RETURN 🥽 https://t.co/0PEdfIGqhL
ben simmons in 18 minutes tonight: 10 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds, no turnovers, 5-5 FG, +25
Ben Simmons in his return: 10 points 11 assists 8 rebounds 0 TURNOVERS 5/5 FG In only 18 minutes 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/2zs3f2nQWU
After a couple more buckets at the rim, Ben Simmons is up to 10 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, a steal and no turnovers in 16 minutes. Very encouraging return for him tonight after nearly three months out.
Ben Simmons is BACK 💪 (via @BrooklynNets) https://t.co/pjBFUfh342
Ben Simmons at halftime: 2 Points 7 Assists 6 Rebounds 100% FG 18 +/- 9 Minutes https://t.co/LUDqF8ihzt
Halftime: Nets 71, Jazz 57 Ben Simmons is plus-19 in nine minutes in his first game in almost 3 months, as Brooklyn is shooting 13-for-27 from 3-point range. Lauri Markkanen has 11 and 7 to lead Utah at the break.
Nets 71, Jazz 57 at the half. Simmons has seven assists and six rebounds in nine minutes. Cam Thomas with 19 points.
Ben Simmons up to 6 rebounds to go with 7 assists. Nets have 20 assists: season-high for a half.
Interesting to see Ben Simmons come in and dish out six assists in five minutes. Was a really good energy giver for the Nets in that little run.
Nets end the first quarter on a 21-8 run to take a 15-point lead on Utah. Ben Simmons was a huge part of that. He had six assists in just five minutes. He is the first Nets player to register six assists in a first quarter off the bench since quarter stats were first tracked.
Ben Simmons is making plays in his first game back with for Nets since November 6th. He's racked up six assists in five minutes 👀 🎥 @BrooklynNets https://t.co/pcZk6KQadx
Ben Simmons just recorded 6 assists in his first 5 minutes of play 🔥 BEN10 BACK. https://t.co/Bm2b1BneD5
After 1: Nets 43, Jazz 28 Tremendous start for the Nets, who get six assists from Ben Simmons and are 8-for-14 from 3 and shooting 65 percent overall.
6 assists in 4 minutes. 14-0 run. 20-6 extended run since checking in. Ben Simmons is back https://t.co/JXO9ofz67D
Ben Simmons checked in to his first game since November 6th. He picked up 6 assists in his first 4 minutes. https://t.co/XD32xGskRb
Simmons checks out with 1:53 to go in the 1st It was 16-14 Nets when he arrived. 36-21 when he left in between free throws. 6 assists in 5 mins. Instant impact
Simmons has six assists in five minutes. https://t.co/TpAbjPkf8H
The Nets are on a 20-6 run since Ben Simmons checked in the game. He has six assists in four minutes. Has completely dominated this first quarter without attempting a shot.
ben simmons has six assists in four minutes
Been a terrific start for Ben Simmons, who has six assists in four minutes and has helped Brooklyn leap out to a 36-20 lead late in the first. Simmons has pushed the pace at every opportunity and set up a bunch of easy looks.
Ben Simmons has five assists in four minutes. Definitely getting the Nets up the floor quickly.
Ben Simmons is back for the first time since Nov. 6 🙌 https://t.co/kZyRd9Cb9K
Nice applause for Ben Simmons checking in at 6:27. First game since Nov.6 Already 2 assists in the first minute. https://t.co/MXHV7G9DF8
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons will be on a minutes restriction tonight in his return from injury and discusses the impact he expects Simmons to make #Nets Read more: https://t.co/MxiS2475Ev https://t.co/AyHXRwfy3M
Ben Simmons gearing up for his return. 👏 (🎥: @BrooklynNets) https://t.co/XkKlSRvGmZ
Ben Simmons makes his return to the court for the first time since November 6th. ⬆️/⬇️ 3.5 Total Points ⬆️/⬇️ 4.5 Total Rebounds ⬆️/⬇️ 3.5 Total Assists ☑️ +750 To Record Double-Double Are you backing any of these props tonight? 👀 https://t.co/qD40hNEln3
ben simmons is coming off the bench and on a minutes restriction tonight, and he’ll play in lineups that the nets haven’t used before, per jacque vaughn https://t.co/Z5gDVqsdg0
Ben Simmons will come off the bench and is on a minutes restriction in his return tonight, Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says.
Ben Simmons will play, will not start and will be on a minute restriction tonight against Utah for the Nets.
Ben Simmons will not start tonight and he'll be on a minutes restriction, per Jacque Vaughn. #Nets
Nets' Ben Simmons available to return Monday after nearly three-month absence with back injury https://t.co/O5pxnCooxt
The Nets announced Ben Simmons (back) is available to play tonight vs. Utah. Simmons has played in just 48 games for Brooklyn since the start of 2022 – and only six this season. https://t.co/Kjb0Zx0oV9
The Nets say Ben Simmons is available to play tonight against Utah. Simmons has been sidelined since Nov. 6 by a nerve impingement in his left lower back. More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP
For the first time since Nov. 6, #Nets say Ben Simmons is officially available to play. He returns tonight.
Ben Simmons is officially listed as available tonight. Will likely be on some sort of minutes restriction.
Nets say Ben Simmons is available tonight versus Utah.
For the first time since Nov. 6, #Nets say Ben Simmons is officially available to play.
Nets' Ben Simmons listed as probable for Monday's game vs. the Jazz after 38-game absence. https://t.co/OA8CKmAoGD https://t.co/ITTWtWnsX3
Ben Simmons is probable to play tomorrow against the Jazz. Simmons has been out since Nov. 6 with a nerve impingement in his back.