Ben Simmons finished the win with two rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 0/1 from the field in 13 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media. @TheSkinnyIK: "Ben Simmons has been rock solid defensively" @APH00PS: "Ben Simmons’ ability to track down rebounds while the shot is still in the air is so underrated" @clipfullyloaded: "The addition of Ben Simmons has been huge for the clippers He played 13 minutes tonight all at center which allowed Zu ample rest as Zu played the other 35 rather than playing 40+ min It also allows Batum to play in his best role at the 4 Simmons was a +17 in only 13 minutes" The Clippers improved to 39-30 in 69 games,

Ben Simmons has claimed basketball is his life despite people questioning his heart on the court. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Simmons reflected on the criticism he's received for his lack of play over the years in the NBA.

The critics of Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons have followed him ever since the train ran off the rails in Philadelphia as a 76er. Simmons’s career since Philly has had the lowest of valleys but not many high points on the mountaintop.