Ben Simmons, expected to make his big debut with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday once morest the Boston Celtics, has finally withdrawn for this crucial match. Led 3-0, the New York franchise is forced to win, to avoid being knocked out in the first round of the NBA play-offs.
Traded last February with James Harden, who left for the Philadelphia Sixers, Simmons has not played a single game this season. Appeared in poor physical shape when he arrived at the Nets, he suffers from back pain which prevents him from being able to help his new team.
