Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons came off the bench for the first time this season in Friday's loss at the Boston Celtics.

Brooklyn Nets (4-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans ... day to day (hamstring), Ben Simmons: day to day (back). The Associated Press created this story using technology ...

The Nets removed Ben Simmons from their starting lineup during Friday's matchup with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn faces Boston in Eastern Conference action Friday. Boston went 64-18 overall, 41-11 in Eastern Conference games and 37-4 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Celtics averaged ...