Ben Simmons returned to the Brooklyn Nets' starting lineup as point guard after the trade of Dennis Schröder, showing promise early against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made a significant impact with a steal and a slam, helping the Nets to a brief lead.
However, the game quickly spiraled into a disaster for Brooklyn, leading to a 130-101 loss. Coach Jordi Fernandez criticized the team's lack of competitiveness and support, highlighting their poor performance and excessive turnovers.
Despite a brief resurgence in the third quarter, the damage was done, and the Nets fell to 10-16, marking their third consecutive loss. Cam Johnson led the Nets with 22 points, while Simmons contributed 10 points and eight assists.
