News

Watch: Ben Simmons Earns First Triple-Double In Sixers’ Win Vs. Pistons

Ben Simmons’ rookie campaign may have ended early, but he is beginning his second season with a bang.

Ben Simmons Triple-Double News

The 21-year-old point guard — the 2016 top overall pick out of LSU — recorded his first career triple-double in the Philadelphia 76ers’ (1-3) 97-86 road victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday, their first win of the season.

Simmons notched a career-high 21 points as well as 12 rebounds and ten assists in 34 minutes.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The Australian youngster is the first rookie to secure a triple-double within his first four NBA games since Art “Hambone” Williams in 1967, according to ESPN Stats & Info. The only other player to achieve this was Oscar Robertson, who earned three triple-doubles during the first four weeks of his rookie season in 1960-61. Robertson averaged 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists in his Hall of Fame career.

Fourth-year center Joel Embiid added 30 points, nine rebounds and two steals for the Sixers.

The Pistons — who rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks on Saturday night, were 21 points behind Philadelphia on Monday.

Simmons missed all of last season with a foot injury. He finished two assists shy of a triple-double at Toronto on Saturday.


Andre Drummond had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons (2-2). Drummond passed Walter Dukes for sixth on Detroit’s career rebounding list.

Monday’s game marked the Piston’s second at Little Caesars Arena, the new downtown venue they share with the NHL’s Red Wings.

The Sixers next host Houston on Wednesday night, when the Pistons host Minnesota before embarking on a three-game trip.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers passes the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Diontae Johnson Excited To Move From Panthers To Ravens, Could Help In Playoff Push

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is reportedly settling in well with the Baltimore Ravens after the…

16 hours ago

What Happened To Aaron Judge? After Yankees Fall Short In World Series, Fans Are Asking Questions

Aaron Judge seemed to flip the script on his disastrous World Series and postseason with…

16 hours ago

As The Yankees Collapse In World Series, Free Agency Battle For Juan Soto Begins

The New York Yankees' 2024 season came to a screeching halt Wednesday night when the…

2 days ago

Dodgers Win World Series In Game 5, Yankees Blow Five-Run Lead In Disastrous Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win…

2 days ago

Brad Pitt Makes Surprise Appearance At Mexican Grand Prix To Shoot His Movie, ‘F1’

https://youtu.be/Y69VZZt9rt4 Brad Pitt made a surprise appearance at the Mexican Grand Prix’s practice round on Oct. 26.…

3 days ago

76er’s Joel Embiid Stays In NBA News Even While Not Playing

Joel Embiid’s name came up twice in NBA news this week as he continues to…

3 days ago