{
  "id": 17522114,
  "title": "Anfernee Simons hits bench scoring mark not seen since 2024",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/anfernee-simons-hits-bench-scoring-mark-not-seen-since-2024",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anfernee-simons-hits-bench-scoring-024251450.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent game against the Charlotte Hornets, Anfernee Simons, the Philadelphia 76ers' bench player, achieved a significant milestone in NBA history. According to ESPN's Kris Rhim, Simons became the first bench player in the league since Malik Beasley in 2024 to record five or more three-pointers in three straight games. During this matchup, Simons hit five three-pointers out of nine attempts (55.5 percent field goal percentage), contributing 19 points, two assists, and three steals while playing 25 minutes on the court. The 24th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Simons began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers before being part of a trade that sent him to the Boston Celtics, where he remained for the entire 2018-19 season. He then joined the Chicago Bulls before signing with the 76ers in the offseason via free agency. Through the first six games of the 2023-24 season, Simons played a crucial role in the 76ers' 5-1 start, averaging 10.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while shooting 41.5 percent from the field, 41 percent from the three-point line, and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line.",
  "summary": "The Philadelphia 76ers might have added star power this offseason, but to win a championship, they’re going to need consistent depth and production from their role players. To that end, the 76ers have gotten strong bench play from Anfernee Simons, who reached a big mark in NBA history during the team’s win against the Charlotte Hornets, as per Kris […] The post Anfernee Simons hits bench scoring…",
  "key_points": [
    "Anfernee Simons becomes first bench player since 2024 with 5+ three-pointers in 3 straight games",
    "Simons scores 19 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals in 25 minutes against Charlotte Hornets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Simons' recent scoring streak establishes him as a rare perimeter threat coming off the bench, providing the 76ers with elite long-range production that most reserve players cannot match.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}