The Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards squared off against each other on Monday. The Wizards played their fourth game, which was the second preseason game for the Nets. While the game was one-sided, both teams’ star players, Ben Simmons and Kyle Kuzma, were involved in an embarrassing incident on the court.
After losing their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Brooklyn Nets registered their first win on Monday. The Nets registered a 39-point victory over the Wizards, who lost their third game ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.
In the starting few minutes of the game between the Nets and the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma dropped Ben Simmons on the court with just a dribble. After breaking Simmons’ ankle, the 2020 NBA champion attempted an open three-pointer. However, the 29-year-old forward shot an airball, leaving fans on social media in splits.
NBA Fans Flood Social Media With Hilarious Reactions To Kuzma-Simmons Incident
Following the embarrassing incident for the two NBA stars, the fans reacted humorously on social media. While many trolled Kuzma for his airball, others mocked Simmons for losing his footing. Check some viral reactions on X.
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Talking about the game, Kyle Kuzma had a forgettable night with seven points, six rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes. On the other hand, Simmons had a decent performance, registering 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists in just 13 minutes.
The Nets will face the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors this week in their remaining two preseason games. The Wizards have one game left against the New York Knicks before the 2024-25 regular season.
