BEN Simmons has sensationally been identified as a weakness in the Sixers chain after Washington employed a controversial “hack-a-Simmons” strategy to make a dramatic late comeback in Philly.
Simmons blasted his way to a career-high 31-points and 18-rebounds on the back of being sent to the charity stripe an incredible 29-times with a concerning record of 15 from 29 from the line at just 51.7 per cent.
He was targeted by the Wizards down the stretch when the visitors used the Australian’s reputation as a poor free-throw shooter to flip the contest on its head.
In the last quarter alone, Simmons was fouled 12 times and took 24 free throws — another NBA record.
Despite trailing by 17 points in the last quarter, the Wizards began hacking Simmons to force him to the charity stripe where he continued to struggle.
Simmons was continually fouled even off the ball. The Wizards’ strategy attracted boo’s from the local Philly crowd.
It prompted questions coach Brett Brown should have to benched Simmons as Washington closed to within three points in a game that sparked to life after a one-sided first half.
“It’s got ugly,” a CBS commentator said.
“A totally unexpected turn of events. It’s remarkable.”
Washington threatened to steal the game late, but Philadelphia held on to win a thriller 118-113.
Simmons sensationally became the first rookie in Sixers franchise history to score 31 points and grab 18 rebounds, but his form at the stripe overshadowed his record-breaking performance.
He also became the first NBA rookie since Blake Griffin in 2011 to put up 30 or more points and 18 or more boards in a game.
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