76ers’ Ben Simmons Drains First-Career Three-Pointer

Ben Simmons made his first career three-pointer on Wednesday night after appearing in more than 160 career NBA regular-season games.

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Ben Simmons had played in more than 160 career NBA regular season games heading into Wednesday night's matchup against the Knicks, but he had never before made a three-pointer in a regular season game.

That changed Wednesday night in Philadelphia’s matchup with the Knicks when Simmons drained the first regular-season three-pointer of his career.

With just over eight minutes to go in the first quarter, Simmons received a bounce pass from Sixers guard Furkan Korkmaz. Standing open in the corner, the LSU product fired away.

When the ball swished through the net, the home crowd erupted with pleasure.

🚨 Ben Simmons has his first regular-season three! 🚨

(via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/WdjLkKo2gc

— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) November 21, 2019

Simmons’ three-pointer was his first attempt of the 2019-2020 season. He had taken 17 three-pointers over his first two NBA seasons.

It should be noted, however, that the 2019 All-Star did make a three-pointer during this year’s preseason.

🚨 BEN SIMMONS JUST MADE A THREE 🚨

(via @NBCSPhilly)pic.twitter.com/37YFj3ccwz

— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) October 9, 2019

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest, Simmons was averaging 14.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

Philadelphia led 27-25 after the first quarter and held on to win 109-104.