Simmons has been a maestro directing LA's second unit and has the Clippers' sights set on the playoffs, where he hasn't been since 2021.

Simmons played 20 minutes in the highly competitive matchup and contributed four points, six rebounds, and five assists. The former No. 1 pick in the draft out of LSU has played in eight straight games with the Clippers after continued injury problems with his back and knee.

While Simmons' numbers haven't exactly jumped off the screen, it's been a far better improvement from his time with the Nets and he's also bringing impact beyond the box score wit