The Denver Nuggets take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight in a game where Denver should have the health advantage.

While the Nuggets are coming off back-to-back games, they will face a Nets team that is not playing all of its star players. However, make no mistake, the Nuggets have struggled in this short regular season and can’t take it easy against the Nets.

After waiting an entire season to get Ben Simmons back from injury, the Nets still haven’t gotten Simmons back full-time. The point guard will have to spend numerous games resting his back to control his injuries, and tonight’s game against the Nuggets will be the perfect example.

The Brooklyn Nets have officially listed Ben Simmons as out against the Denver Nuggets due to managing a lower back injury.

In three games this season, Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists on 50% shooting from the field. Simmons played 24 minutes in the three games and is clearly not back to full fitness yet. However, it is still evident that Simmons can contribute to winning basketball for the Brooklyn Nets. There aren’t many players with Ben Simmons’ exact size and skillset, he just needs to have more confidence in his game.

The Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets meet tonight at 7:30 pm EST.

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