Ben Simmons makes encouraging comeback after eight months / News - Basketnews.com

After appearing in only 42 games over the past two seasons, Ben Simmons recorded 10 points in 14 minutes as the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Lakers in preseason.

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Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons recorded a solid performance for the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Ben Simmons

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The Australian point guard confirmed that he has regained all his physical qualities showing no apprehension in his movements, as he finished with 10 points and 3 assists on 4/6 FGs in 14 minutes.

He scored his first basket overpowering LeBron James with a hook shot, but the Nets ended up losing the scrimmage, 126-129.

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LeBron James (10 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds) also played limited minutes (14).

Last season, he averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists on 43.9% free-throw shooting. However, he played his last game on February 16, before the All-Star break.

Simmons has only played 42 games in the past two seasons and has been dealing with a back injury since getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets. During the Nets Media Day, he appeared optimistic about the upcoming season and told reporters that he's feeling healthy both physically and mentally.

On October 3, 2022, Simmons had scored six points with five assists and four rebounds in his comeback game, after mental health and injury issues meant he did not play at all during the 2021-22 season.

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