Ben Simmons Cleared to Play Against Trail Blazers

Ben Simmons made a significant impact in his postseason debut, contributing 17 points, 14 assists, and 9 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a Game 1 victory. His 14 assists rank as the second-most in NBA playoff debut history, trailing only Magic Johnson's 16 in 1980. Meanwhile, Simmons is currently managing back and knee issues but has been cleared to play in the upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite being listed as questionable earlier, he is now active, though his playing time may be reduced due to D'Angelo Russell's return to the lineup. His performance this season has seen him average 6.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.0 assists over 28 games. The Nets are closely monitoring Simmons' condition as they prepare for their next matchup.