According to Stats LLC, in the 108-94 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets, Ben Simmons picked up his third triple-double in four games with one of the cleanest games by a rookie in NBA history: 11 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and zero turnovers — the first such stat-line for a rookie in NBA history.
This is no coincidence — Simmons is more attuned to the Sixers offense and has continued to develop chemistry with several teammates, especially Dario Saric. This will be vital as the Sixers prepare themselves for the playoffs — it’s not farfetched to suggest the Sixers will go as their rookie ball-handler goes.