NEW YORK — Ben Simmons says he’s pain free from his back injury and is pretty sure he can help the Brooklyn Nets, saying he’s “reasonably” expecting to play in Game 4 of the Nets’ series against the Boston Celtics.
Saturday’s Game 3 doesn’t seem too likely, though. The Nets are down 2-0, and he faces the possibility of making his debut in an elimination game.
“If I could play right now, I’d be on the court,” Simmons said at the Nets’ practice facility Friday. “I can’t tell you, definitely, Game 4, Game 3.