Is Ben Simmons playing tonight? 76ers star ruled out of Hawks clash with knee injury

Ben Simmons has been fulcrum of Philelphia 76ers since being drafted in as No. 1 pick ahe of 2016 season. 24-year-old was named  NBA Rookie of Year in 2018 and me All-Star team in last two seasons. 76ers are sweating over availability of All-Star for game against Hawks, following bizarre events during game against Denver Nuggets. 

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76ers NBA health protocols: Is Ben Simmons playing tonight 

Ben Simmons is likely to be among 76ers' inactive players for ir clash against Atlanta Hawks, as he coach Doc Rivers tries to negotiate through an injury and COVID-19 crisis. As per  Athletic’s Shams Charania, 24-year-old did not travel with team to Atlanta and will receive treatment on his knee. All-Star will be evaluated on a day to day basis, according to Charania's report. 

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Ben Simmons h surgery to remove a loose body from his left knee in August, missing remainder of 2019-20 season. He said during training camp that his health was at “100 per cent” and that he felt stronger and more explosive. However, issue seems to have cropped up again, and he coach Doc Rivers said that 24-year-old h some knee stiffness following clash with Hawks. Through Sixers’ first nine games, Simmons h averaged 13.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks.

Simmons being ruled out is a huge blow to 76ers, who have Seth Curry, Tobias Harris, Shake Milton, Matisse Thybulle and Vincent Poirier ruled out under  NBA's health and safety protocols. Furkan Korkmaz and Terrance Ferguson are still out because of a left ductor strain and personal reasons, respectively. Furrmore, Joel Embiid is a doubt for game, having complained of back stiffness following clash against Hawks. 

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NBA live stream: How to watch 76ers vs Hawks live stream? 

Fans in India can watch NBA live stream on NBA App. However, one will need to purchase NBA League Pass for same. pass will enable fans to watch multiple matches, along with replays, highlights and much more exclusive content. re will be no live brocast of NBA this season in India. 76ers vs Hawks game will begin at 6:00 AM IST on Tuesday, January 12. 

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(Image Courtesy: Ben Simmons Instagram)