Ben Simmons finished the win with ten points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 4/6 from the field in 23 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Australia's Ben Simmons has returned from a five-game absence amid doubt around his NBA future to help the Brooklyn Nets snap a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over Charlotte. Simmons, who had been sidelined with illness and ongoing back soreness, was one of six Nets in double figures with 10 points on four-of-six shooting.