Ben Simmons Is 2nd Player Ever With 10/10/5 In First 3 Games
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- NBA player to record 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in their first three games:
1. Oscar Robertson (1960)
2. Ben Simmons (2017)
That's it. That's the entire list.
Players with 10+ Pts, 10+ Reb & 5+ Ast in 1st 3 games of NBA career per research from @EliasSports:
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 22, 2017
Ben Simmons
Oscar Robertson
The 21-year-old 6'10", incredibly unique and dynamic point guard, is off to a historic start.
.@BenSimmons25 notches his second double-double in as many games with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. https://t.co/8zB7WBVZlO
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 21, 2017
In three games, Simmons is averaging 15.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 35.0 minutes per game. Simmons, is not a willing jump shooter, is shooting 42.9-percent from the field and 55.0-percent from the line. He's 0-2 from three-point range.
Another double-double and a near triple-double (18 PTS / 10 REB / 8 AST) for @BenSimmons25 last night in Toronto. https://t.co/OUnAnryhrI
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 22, 2017
Two of these performances have come on the road against Washington and Toronto, while Friday night the Sixers lost their home opener to Boston. All three teams are quality opponents and Simmons' impressive numbers all come in a losing effort.
The Sixers hope to get their first win of the season on Monday night in Detroit against the Pistons.