ESPN Sources: The Nets and Ben Simmons expected he would be ready to play on Monday, but after getting on the court yesterday Simmons says he awoke with back soreness today. In the end, the team and Simmons agreed he'll remain out for Game 4.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2022Ben Simmons has officially been ruled out ahead of Game 4 in the Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets round one series. The Celtics seized a 3-0 series lead by outclassing the Nets in the first game at The Barclays Center. That was after taking care of business at TD Garden during Game 1 and Game 2.