Ben Simmons is out for Game 4 against the Celtics. Steve Nash is on the hot seat with his team down 3-0. And the Nets, who were viewed as strong title contenders at the start of the season, are facing early elimination and a long offseason. Can Brooklyn turn things around? Here are four questions surrounding the Nets ahead of Game 4.
1. What are your thoughts on Ben Simmons being ruled out for Game 4?
Howard Beck: It’s the only sane choice. It shouldn’t even be a question. Listen, the idea of Ben Simmons making his Nets debut in the playoffs—after a 10-month layoff, after back problems and confidence issues and everything else that transpired in Philly—was always a stretch.