Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves are living a nightmare
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Q3 8′
Beal hits two free throws to give Washington the lead.
Wizards – 69
76ers – 67
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 9′
Redick for three, followed by a Beal jumper.
Wizards – 65
76ers – 67
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 10′
Wall blows by Simmons and draws a shooting foul. Foul shots are good.
Wizards – 63
76ers – 64
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 11′
Oubre steals the ball and finds Beal for three! Covington answers right back with his own.
Wizards – 61
76ers – 64
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 11′
Beal with a pair of free throws.
Wizards – 58
76ers – 61
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 12′
Second half is underway, and Covington quickly draws a foul. He hits one.
The Wiz lost Smith to injury, and that leaves them weak at forward with Morris already out. Oubre starts the half.
Wizards – 56
76ers – 61
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
It’s also worth noting that the 76ers had themselves an absolutely massive second quarter. They forced more than a few turnovers and shot well from three-point range. Covington was impressive, living up to his reputation as one of the better pure 3-and-D players in the league.
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Thoughts on the game Roarers?
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Wall narrowly misses at the buzzer, and that’s halftime. Here are my thoughts so far:
Philly is playing better than I expected so far. They’ve been keeping the ball moving and finding open shots. They’ve definitely been at their best in transition, capitalizing on openings before Washington gets set up.
It’s worth keeping an eye on Embiid in the second half. Supposedly, he’s only supposed to play 20 minutes and he’s already at 13. If he sits out most of the half, it will hurt Philly on defence more than anything.
Simmons hasn’t gotten to show off his passing, but he’s been active. I’m anxious to see his jump shot though.
The Wizards need Beal and Wall to pick up their scoring in the second half. Porter can’t do it alone.
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 2′
Beal with a nasty crossover and jumper. Embiid answers back with a three.
Wizards – 56
76ers – 60
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 2′
Beal hits a three. He’s heating up.
Wizards – 54
76ers – 57
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 2′
Simmons pushes it up the court and scores on a smooth finger roll. Meeks comes back with a floater.
Wizards – 52
76ers – 57
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 3′
Redick hits his second three. His shooting will be key if Philly expects to win.
Wizards – 50
76ers – 55
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 4′
Beal finally hits a jump shot. He’s really been struggling today, and the Wiz need him to find his touch.
Wizards – 50
76ers – 52
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 4′
Wall charges at Saric and draws a shooting foul. He’s so good at initiating contact with his speed and power. Free throws are good, but McConnell answers with a jumper.
Wizards – 48
76ers -52
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 5′
Johnson scores down low.
Wizards – 46
76ers – 50
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 5′
Johnson draws a foul for Philly. Hits one free throw.
Wizards – 46
76ers – 48
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 6′
Luwawu-Cabarot scores in transition on the other end.
Wizards – 47
76ers – 46
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 6′
Oubre draws a foul in transition. Splits the foul shots.
Wizards – 46
76ers – 45
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 7′
Free throws for Wall and both are good.
Wizards – 45
76ers – 45
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 8′
Porter is on fire, 5/6 from the field. Luwawu-Cabarot answers with a three, and Oubre Jr follows with one of his own. Fast-paced action here as Johnson gets a dunk seconds later.
Wizards – 43
76ers – 45
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 8′
Covington shoots free throws and hits both.
Wizards – 38
76ers – 40
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 8′
Gortat hits another to tie it up. He’s already got 10 rebs too.
Wizards – 38
76ers – 38
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q2 9′
Covington splashes from deep again.
Wizards – 36
76ers – 38
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory
Q3 8′
Wall with a beautiful scoop layup while drawing a foul. Only made possible by a Gortat offensive rebound. Free throw is good. Covington splashes a three in response.
Wizards – 72
76ers – 70
Ben Simmons' NBA debut highlights: Wizards spoil the party for 76ers in tight victory