Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons came off the bench vs Celtics

For the first time this season, Ben Simmons came off the bench in the Brooklyn Nets' game against the Boston Celtics

For the first time this season, Ben Simmons came off the bench in the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Boston Celtics.

Head coach Jacque Vaughn chose a starting lineup of Dennis Schröder, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Cam Johnson, and Dorian Finney-Smith, positioning Simmons as a reserve. Simmons, averaging 5.8 points per game, saw his role adjusted in response to recent team needs.

Despite this strategic shift, the Nets ultimately fell to the Celtics in overtime, highlighting their ongoing offensive struggles even with the lineup change..

Ben Simmons will come off the bench for the first time this season against the Boston Celtics tonight. The Brooklyn Nets will start Dennis Schröder, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Cam Johnson, and Dorian Finney-Smith. pic.twitter.com/8PiBGgazW6

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 9, 2024