It was the first possession of the first preseason game. Something that is largely inconsequential in the grand scope of things. But a good sign for a player who has struggled to stay on the court throughout his early career — including spraining his ankle once again later in the first quarter.
Ben Simmons was looking to drive into the lane when Jonathan Isaac met him. Simmons tried to get around but Isaac was there to impede him. A quick poke with his hands and even Simmons lost control of the ball, disrupting the offense’s rhythm.