In a recent NBA game, the Brooklyn Nets faced a significant setback with Ben Simmons exiting the game due to left leg soreness, as announced by the Nets. The team suffered a loss with a score of 101-86 against Minnesota, marking their fourth consecutive loss and tying for their second-lowest scoring output of the season. Shooting 33.7% in this game, a decline from their last game's 41.3%, and making a season-low of six 3-pointers, the Nets are now just a half-game ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Ollie, the Nets' coach, emphasized the need for better fortitude against the top team in the Western Conference, but the team could only maintain competitiveness for 36 minutes. Ben Simmons will undergo further testing for his left leg soreness, as stated by Kevin Ollie, with no immediate plans for imaging or clarity on his future issues, including his availability for the next game in Memphis. The Nets have lost 7 of their last 8 games.
Nets lose fourth straight to Timberwolves, Ben Simmons injured in loss Brooklyn, which shot just 33.7% for the game including 6-of-35 from 3-point range, is averaging 89.5 points per game in its first two appearances under Kevin Ollie. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/Td3Rq7OsfL
Ben Simmons' latest injury overshadows Nets' fourth consecutive loss. https://t.co/DUVFndR3xf
Kevin Ollie demanded better fortitude entering Saturday’s matchup against the No. 1 team in the Western Conference. His team responded for 36 minutes. Nets ultimately dropped their fourth straight to Minnesota, 101-86. Ben Simmons was injured in the loss. https://t.co/QKxenipy7g https://t.co/L8BpLi7xNy
Nets' losing streak reaches 4 games in Minnesota. Ben Simmons got hurt and the Nets fall to just a 1/2 game ahead of the Raptors for 12th place in the East. If doves cried, they'd sound better than this in Minnesota https://t.co/DUVFndR3xf
The Nets have clarified there is no imaging scheduled as of now for Ben Simmons’ leg soreness. https://t.co/HZTSZGxkUZ
Ben Simmons will be further tested for left leg soreness, Kevin Ollie said. No word on his availability Monday in Memphis #Nets
Ben Simmons will be further tested for left leg soreness but there's no clarity on any future issue, Kevin Ollie said. No word on his availability Monday in Memphis #Nets
Nets lose 101-86 in Minnesota. Tied for the Nets’ second lowest scoring output of the season. Nets shot 33.7% after shooting 41.3% last game. Season-low six 3s made. Four-game losing streak. Lost 7 of last 8. Next up: Grizzlies in Memphis.
Ben Simmons is out for the rest of the game due to left leg soreness, via the Nets.
Nets say Ben Simmons (left leg soreness) is out for the remainder of tonight’s game.