By Tyler Keller, Director of Basketball Personnel
Jun 21, 2021



In an exciting winner-take-all Game 7, it was Atlanta who came out victorious on the road in Philadelphia, sending the East’s top team home. Kevin Huerter had a team-high 27 points for the Hawks. Trae Young struggled from the field, but was able to get to the line often, adding 24 for the Hawks. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris both had double-doubles for Philly, but Ben Simmons was essentially nonexistent with only five points. Atlanta now goes on to face the Milwaukee Bucks for the chance to represent the East in the Finals.

  • Ben Simmons had the lowest FT% (34.2) during a single postseason in NBA history (min 70 FTA)
  • FT misses this playoffs: Ben Simmons (48), Phoenix Suns (29), Brooklyn Nets (28)
  • Simmons has not recorded 1 FGA in the 4th quarter in any of his last 4 GP
 
Odds vs. ATL: PHI -270 (Spread -7.0)
PHI Stock Price: $11.26 (via FANDEX)

BEN SIMMONS WON’T WEAR A 76ERS UNIFORM AGAIN

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Ben Simmons was named to his third All-Star game this season, but it is safe to say that he wasn’t playing at a high level in the postseason, specifically against Atlanta. It seemed like he was a liability on the offensive end, due to his lack of shot taking and poor free throw percentage. He shot 34.2% from the stripe this postseason, which is the worst in NBA history for players with at least 70 attempts. 

Additionally, he only shot the ball in the fourth quarter three times all series, including zero attempts in each of the last four games. Even Doc Rivers said in a postgame press conference that he isn’t sure if Simmons can be a championship-caliber point guard for them anymore. Ben Simmons was a big part of “The Process” but he’s now the one holding it back. Philly will have to look for a suitor seeking a 25-year-old playmaker with great defensive skills if they want to seriously contend for Championships in the future. 

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