Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old game
Ben Simmons was so ineffective in his return from back surgery last season that he couldnโt even protest much when he was bounced from his normal position, and eventually out of Nets coach Jacque Vaughnโs rotation entirely.
Mikal Bridges scores career-high 45, Nets beat Heat 116-105
Mikal Bridges scored a career-high 45 points, including 15 in a row for Brooklyn to break open a game that had been close for 3 1/2 quarters, and the Nets beat the Miami Heat 116-105 on in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn
Kevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his teamโs first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.