Ben Simmons fell just one rebound short of a triple double to help the 76ers to a 27-point win over Miami in game one of the NBA Playoffs.
The Hunters junior scored 17 points and 14 assists – the most assists recorded by a rookie in a playoff game since 1986.
The 17-game winning streak confirming Philly are real contenders.
Game two of the best-of-seven series is in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA PROVE THEMSELVES REAL CONTENDERS
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