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How the Pacers contained Ben Simmons in transition and the lessons we can learn from it

Last night, the Philadelphia 76ers notched their most impressive win of the season, drubbing the Indiana Pacers 120-96. Jimmy Butler starred with 27 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals. Joel Embiid bounced back from a sluggish, pain-filled first half to tally 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal. JJ Redick rung up 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting and was 6 of 9 beyond the arc.

Beyond those three and a team-wide rejuvenated defensive effort, Indiana’s scheme against Ben Simmons in transition resonated with me.