Tag: ben simmons
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SIMMONS COMPLETES 5TH TRIPLE DOUBLE THIS SEASON
Former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons has bagged his fifth triple-double in the NBA this season, as his 76ers outclassed the Utah Jazz, featuring fellow Aussies Dante Exum and Joe Ingles. Exum scored a season-high 20 points, but was outshone by his countryman. Simmons finished the game with 13 points, 12 assists and 14 rebounds. (AUDIO…
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ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR BASKETBALLER BEN SIMMONS
Another milestone for Ben Simmons in the NBA, with the Australian becoming the first player this season to post at least 400 points, 200 rebounds and 200 assists. Simmons and his 76ers improved their record to 19 and 9 with a solid win over Detroit. Just four days after being traded, fellow Aussie Matthew Dellavedova…
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BEN SIMMONS CAPS OFF INCREDIBLE ROOKIE YEAR
As if it was ever in doubt – Ben Simmons has become the first Australian to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. It’s the icing on the cake for the former Hunter basketballer, after what was an incredible season.
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SIMMONS NAMED FINALIST FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
He enjoyed a standout NBA season, now Ben Simmons is in the box seat to be rewarded for it, named as one of three finalists for the Rookie of the Year award. There has been conjecture about his eligibility though, due to the fact he was drafted in 2016, before missing the entire season through…
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76ERS ADVANCE TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS
Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers have closed out their series with Miami four games to one, to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Australian showed plenty of toughness, bouncing back from a spectacular fall early on to post 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. “Oh what a pass.…
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BEN SIMMONS SETTING MORE RECORDS
Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers, are on the verge of qualifying for the next round of the NBA playoffs, beating Miami 106 to 102 in game four. The Australian became the first Sixer rookie to record a triple-double in the post-season, finishing with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Philadelphia can wrap up…
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PHILADELPHIA PROVE THEMSELVES REAL CONTENDERS
Ben Simmons fell just one rebound short of a triple double to help the 76ers to a 27-point win over Miami in game one of the NBA Playoffs. The Hunters junior scored 17 points and 14 assists – the most assists recorded by a rookie in a playoff game since 1986. The 17-game winning streak…
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SIMMONS AND THE 76ERS TO MEET THE HEAT IN THE PLAYOFFS
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have won their 16th straight NBA game to cap off the regular season with a 52 and 30 record. The Australian had an uncharacteristically quiet night, but still found ways to contribute. “Boy Simmons a great job to stop Ivan in his tracks and Anderson from Ben you can…
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BEN SIMMONS RECEIVES MORE HIGH PRAISE IN THE NBA
NBA legend Dr J has described Australia’s Ben Simmons as a once-in-a-decade, or even once-in-a-lifetime player. Simmons has led Philadelphia to a victory over Brooklyn, its 11th straight win, the first time the franchise has achieved that feat since 1990. The 21-year-old finished with 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds… and seems to be…
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BEN SIMMONS CONTINUES STELLAR SEASON
Another day, another NBA triple-double for Ben Simmons. The Newcastle junior continued his incredible rookie season, posting 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in just 27 minutes of court-time… and he brought it up in style, with this no-look pass. It lead his Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-91 win over Atlanta – that’s their…