Anfernee Simons isn’t just back, he’s absolutely cooking! After a brutal start to the season where he was hitting only 5-for-21 from beyond the arc, Simons has exploded, nailing 16 of his last 27 three-point attempts over the past three games combined. He was a flamethrower against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, dropping another five triples in the team’s road win, and you could feel the impact he had on the entire offense. This guy is a great shooter, a great scorer, and he’s showing exactly why the team needs him.
Nurse Called It: The Spacing Is Essential
Coach Nick Nurse wasn’t shy about Simons’ talent, telling reporters in Charlotte that Simons is a “great shooter and a great scorer.” Nurse even brought up how Simons only got one practice in before opening night, playing a lot right out of the gate, which probably took a toll on his conditioning. But that’s all in the rearview now. Nurse made it clear, “another big night from him. We really need that spacing out there from him.” It’s true. When Simons is hitting, the court just opens up for everyone else. It’s a game-changer, plain and simple.
Offensive Boards to Buckets: Simons Knows the Drill
The Sixers found a killer rhythm on Saturday, grabbing big offensive rebounds and immediately kicking them out to Simons, who was ready to let it fly. These weren’t just random shots, these were crucial plays that kept Philadelphia in the game when it looked like the Hornets were about to pull away. Simons himself loves those plays, telling reporters, “I always believe those are the best 3s to get. Just when you get an offensive rebound, you’ve got shooters to be able to step into it like practice. Somebody passes it to you from under the rim, those are the best threes to get.” He knows these shots kill the defense and create serious momentum. After missing all of preseason and that slow start, his production is exactly what the Sixers needed.
Simons and the Sixers will need to keep this energy rolling when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday. If he keeps shooting like this, watch out, because the offense just found its rhythm.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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