Aussie NBA superstar Ben Simmons has taken a swipe at critics of his poor start to the season after leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an emphatic 122-120 win over Boston.<\/p>\n
Simmons went off for a fourth-quarter tear, scoring 11 of his 15 points in the final period to put Philly on a 10-0 run to the final buzzer.<\/p>\n
The Aussie also converted a three-point play late in the fourth that snuffed a short Boston run, then picked off a pass and dunked for a 108-100 lead. He finished the game with 15 points and 11 assists.<\/p>\n
It was a welcome attacking masterclass from the Aussie who has been found left wanting at times this season, and after he had some choice words for his critics.<\/p>\n
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"I'm just focusing on winning and doing what I can for this team \u2026 I don't go on Instagram. I don't go on Twitter, so I don't see what people are saying. And I don't give a fuck honestly."<\/p>\n
Sixers big-man Joel Embiid finished with 38 points and 11 rebounds, while Tobias Harris scored 23 points.<\/p>\n
"He realizes he's got guys that can help him be great," 76ers guard Ben Simmons said of Embiid. "He's talking a lot more. His leadership has grown."<\/p>\n
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