Tag: ben simmons
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SIMMONS PRODUCES HIS THIRD TRIPLE DOUBLE IN FOUR GAMES
Former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons has firmed as favourite for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, after posting his ninth triple-double this season. Already second on the all-time list for rookies, Simmons had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists against the Hornets. “Suddenly goes swooping to the hoop for two.” Philadelphia beat Charlotte…
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SIMMONS EQUALS MAGIC FOR TRIPLE DOUBLES IN ROOKIE SEASON
Australia’s Ben Simmons has chalked up another milestone in the NBA, registering his seventh triple-double in his rookie season, to tie with the legendary Magic Johnson. Simmons though still sits a long way behind Oscar Robertson, who had 26 triple-doubles in his first campaign in 1961. Unfortunately, the Hunter product’s effort today couldn’t help the…
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SIMMONS LEADS PHILADELPHIA TO A WIN
Former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons, has led Philadelphia to an impressive win over Miami in the NBA. Trailing by as many as 24-points, and missing injured centre Joel Embiid, the 76ers looked to their Aussie star. Simmons posted his sixth triple-double this season, the most by a rookie since 1992, and made some crucial late…
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SIMMONS NO MATCH FOR DELLY’S BUCKS IN THE NBA
It was a battle of the Australians in the NBA today with Milwaukee’s Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker overcoming Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons. The former Newcastle junior had his 28th game with at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists, equalling three other stars in the league, including Lebron James. Dellavedova finished with 10 points…
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BIG NUMBERS FOR SIMMONS AS PHILLY BEATS THE BULLS
Australia’s Ben Simmons has responded to being overlooked for the NBA All Star game by leading Philadelphia to a 14-point win over Chicago. The 21 year old produced one of his best all-round performances of the season, wracking up 19 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists. Simmons had a triple double one minute into the…
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BEN SIMMONS OVERLOOKED FOR NBA ALL STAR GAME
Aussie basketballer Ben Simmons won’t feature in this season’s NBA All Star game. The 21 year old rookie narrowly missed out on a place in the Eastern Conference starting line-up, after finishing third in voting conducted by fans and the media. Today it was announced he’d been overlooked for a spot on the bench, with…
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BACK TO BACK LOSSES FOR SIMMONS AND PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia 76ers have suffered two losses in as many days, after travelling more than 16-hundred kilometres from Cleveland to New Orleans. Despite 27 points and 10 assists by Ben Simmons, the 76ers ran out of puff down the stretch against the Pelicans. “Simmons going to get there for the easy one. Kinda lulled them…
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SIXERS FALL SHORT AGAINST CAVS DESPITE SIMMONS BEST EFFORTS
Former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons and his 76ers have once again suffered at the hands of Cleveland’s LeBron James in the NBA. Simmons recorded another double-double, but James outclassed everyone, as the Cavaliers beat Philadelphia by seven.
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SIMMONS OVERCOMES INJURY TO PUT A SPELL ON THE WIZARDS
Aussie basketballer Ben Simmons has overcome elbow and ankle injuries to produce the most impressive display of his NBA career so far. “Whistle.. Simmons again you can count it and a foul.” Taking on the Washington Wizards, the 21-year-old posted a game – and career high – 31 points and 18 rebounds. “Simmons a gorgeous…
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ELBOW INJURY KEEP SIMMONS OUT AGAINST MAGIC
He’s enjoying a stunning start to his NBA career, but there’s been a dose of bad news for Ben Simmons. The Newcastle junior will miss tomorrow’s 76ers match against Orlando, with an elbow injury. It isn’t thought to be serious, but he’ll be reassessed on Monday. And if he is cleared – the Rookie of…