Ben Simmons Out Tuesday Versus Nuggets

Simmons to Miss Tuesday Game Due to Back Soreness

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will miss Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to back soreness, the team announced Monday.

Simmons has been dealing with back issues since the preseason, and he has missed several games this season due to the injury. He is currently averaging 16.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.

Simmons' Absence a Blow to 76ers

Simmons' absence will be a blow to the 76ers, who are currently in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. The 76ers are just 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 3 seed in the East, and they are tied with the Miami Heat for the No. 4 seed.

Without Simmons, the 76ers will be without one of their best players and leaders. The 25-year-old is a three-time All-Star and has been a key part of the 76ers' success in recent years.

Who Will Step Up for the 76ers?

With Simmons out, the 76ers will need other players to step up. Joel Embiid will be the team's primary scorer and rebounder, and he will need to have a big game against the Nuggets.

Other players who could step up for the 76ers include Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, and Tyrese Maxey. Harris is a versatile forward who can score from anywhere on the court, Curry is a sharpshooting guard who can provide a scoring boost, and Maxey is a young point guard who has shown flashes of brilliance.