Why Anfernee Simons Isn't Playing More for Celtics vs. Magic; Is He Injured?
Anfernee Simons was a notable offseason acquisition for the Boston Celtics. With Jayson Tatum out for most or all of the season due to injury, Simons was expected to play a significant role in Boston’s lineup.
However, in the recent game on Friday night against the Orlando Magic, Simons saw very limited action. By halftime, he had played only two minutes, which is unusually low compared to his typical bench contributions.
There has been no official update on Simons' status or any injury announcement from the Celtics regarding his reduced playing time. His minutes have fluctuated this season, but nothing as drastic as this occurrence.
"Joe Mazzulla will likely have an explanation after the game, and it may make perfect sense."
Additional Context
- Simons was expected to fill a key role in Tatum’s absence.
- No injuries have been publicly disclosed affecting Simons.
- His playing time has varied, but this game was an outlier.
More information may come from Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla after reviewing the game.
Author’s summary: Anfernee Simons’ limited minutes against the Magic remain unexplained, with no reported injury, leaving fans awaiting clarification from the Celtics bench boss.