76ERS GO 2-1 UP IN NBA PLAYOFFS

Ben Simmons’ team has gone 2-1 up in the NBA playoffs after a 20-point win over the Miami Heat.

The Aussie again starred for the 76ers, sinking 19 points.

His proud dad – former Newcastle Falcon Dave Simmons – cut a cool figure courtside, during what was a very physical encounter.

But much of the talk centred around fellow rookie Joel Embiid – who was sporting a rather unusual face mask.

The carbon contraption, protecting a fractured eye socket.