The Brooklyn Nets played the Phoenix Suns in Arizona on Wednesday evening.

The Nets earned a surprising 127-117 victory and improved to 9-10 in their first 19 games.

Ben Simmons posted 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 7/8 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his appearance on social media.

@RealCodyMallory: “The focus is (rightfully) on Tyrese Martin tonight, but Ben Simmons was great.”

@MungoBeanfield: “All joking aside, Ben Simmons played outstanding against the Suns tonight.”

@valleymets: “WE LET BEN SIMMONS HAVE HIS BEST GAME IN 5 YEARS, I’M SICK”

@Billy_PMS: “There’s no better PG passer than Ben Simmons, the way he reads the plays is 🔥🔥He’s literally playing everything today.”

@Ownedby35: “BEN SIMMONS, WHERE WAS THAT WHEN KD WAS THERE, HUH???”

@BillPaganism: “I think the 14 points Ben Simmons has tonight is the most he has had since November 2022 when he scored 20 points against Indiana.”
Look at this track…and then it just ended…maybe Ben had too much turkey Thanksgiving 22??”

@balleracha: “Ben Simmons dissecting the defense of a healthy Suns team in 2024 is crazy”

@P_GotGame: “Ben Simmons could probably help some teams. Nets have so many backup players that could help opponents.”

The Nets were one of the biggest surprises heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.

Their next game is Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic in Brooklyn.

Simmons is in his fourth season as a member of the Nets.