Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons played on the Philadelphia 76ers hardwood for years as their first overall pick in 2016. In his first game back, the fans let him hear their boos.
, Simmons posted his best game in a Brooklyn jersey, scoring a season-high 22 points on 11-of-13 from the field with eight rebounds, five assists and one steal. It marked the third game in a row he finished with double-digit points.
Simmons did so again on the Philly hardwood, totaling 11 points with 11 assists for a double-double and seven rebounds. His first two free throw attempts sent more boos his way, but he hit both of them, sending a shrug after the second to the crowd afterwards as well. For the Nets, Kyrie Irving, who was reinstated after his eight-game team suspension this past Sunday, finished with a team-high 23 points, though he went 2-of-8 from three-point land. He hit 10-of-18 shots with two rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Kevin Durant also finished with 20 points, five boards and five assists.
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