The Los Angeles Clippers took on the Denver Nuggets in an exhilarating Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Ball Arena. What a captivating showdown it was, brimming with intense moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Yet, it was Ben Simmons’ unexpected blunder during the match that sent fans into a frenzy on social media.
In a pivotal moment during the game, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic found himself stationed right in front of Simmons, applying defensive pressure.
Jokic provided Simmons with ample space, and Simmons seized the chance to score for his squad. However, even with such a favourable shooting opportunity, Simmons shockingly airballed a point-blank jumper, sending the ball careening far from the basket.
Ben Simmons air balled from 5 feet away 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/fJ5SgyLYsn
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) April 30, 2025
Simmons played just 5 minutes on the court and managed to secure only one rebound. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac delivered impressive performances for the Clippers, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the dominance of Jokic and Jamal Murray. The Nuggets won the game with a final score of 131-115, giving them a 3-2 lead in the series.
Social Media Roasts Ben Simmons For Airballing Almost Point-Blank Jumper
As the video of Simmons airballing a nearly point-blank jumper made its rounds on social media, it quickly ignited a flurry of reactions in the comments. Fans couldn’t resist crafting a series of hilarious jabs about Simmons’ misstep, adding even more laughter to the moment.
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One fan said, “Now let’s not act like Ben Simmons ever been a great shooter.”
Now let’s not act like Ben Simmons ever been a great shooter 😭
— Onlytheathletes (@onlytheathletes) April 30, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “Just a few inches closer and that shit would’ve been in.”
Just a few inches closer and that shit would’ve been in 🔥🔥
— Slim (@ttgslimking) April 30, 2025
Meanwhile, another fan joked, “That is a pass.”
That is a pass
— ⛓️Ohdisisgreat⛓️ (@ohdisisgreat) April 30, 2025
A sports enthusiast commented, “Kareem Abdul Simmons.”
Kareem Abdul Simmons 🐐
— Sacurry (@LM10curry) April 30, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “How is this dude still in the league. Westbrook is better than this dude.”
How is this dude still in the league. Westbrook is better than this dude.
— August Rush (@Scrumpdiddlyish) April 30, 2025
The Clippers are currently 2-3 in the playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. To keep their championship dreams alive, they absolutely need to secure a victory in Game 6 at the Intuit Dome.
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