Sixers’ Simmons Ruled Out For Second Half Against Jazz
Nov 6, 2019, 8:16 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons was ruled out of playing in the second half against the Utah Jazz.
Simmons experienced soreness in his right shoulder early in the game in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, November 6.
The Sixers announced that Simmons would not return to action against the Jazz.
Injury Update:
Ben Simmons – right shoulder soreness
Will not return.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 7, 2019
The Philadelphia guard left the game after a collision with Jazz guard Royce O’Neale.
Simmons was seen on the sideline wearing an ice pack on his right shoulder.
Before leaving the game, Simmons had 2 points on 1-2 shooting. He also had 1 rebound and 1 assist in 10 minutes on the court.
This season, the Sixers guard is averaging 15.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 3.3 steals.
The Jazz led a 58-56 lead over the 76ers at halftime.
The basketball, it's good#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/8qUiJPOuo9
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 7, 2019
The game is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.