Ben Simmons' Nets debut falls flat as star guard fouls out in loss to Pelicans

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Simmons, the Nets' starting point guard, had more fouls than points and attempted just three shots in 23 minutes before fouling out early in the fourth quarter.

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The Aussie had four points on 2-of-3 shooting, five assists, five rebounds, three turnovers, six fouls, and two missed free throws.

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In the victory, New Orleans outscored the Nets 36-4 on second-chance points, 62-46 in the paint, and 21 offensive rebounds.

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Simmons scored the Nets' opening point off Royce O'Neale's assist on an alley-oop.

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His playmaking and passing style were his team's strengths.

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Simmons will need time to adjust to the Nets' many newcomers.

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