Nets' Ben Simmons: Posts 10 points in return

Simmons (back) notched 10 points (5-7 FG), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes in Friday's 124-105 loss to the Nuggets.

Simmons made his return to action after a four-game absence due to left calf soreness and lower back injury management. He took back a spot in the starting five and produced well during his time on the court, but Simmons could be at risk of moving to the bench once D'Angelo Russell (shin) makes his return, perhaps as soon as the Nets' next game Sunday in Utah.