Banged-up Nets Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton practice ahead of big showdown with Celtics

The Nets are facing their toughest test of the year just as they’re getting to be their healthiest this season.

The Nets tip off a road trip Friday at reigning champion Boston, and both Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton practiced on Wednesday afternoon.

How coach Jordi Fernandez opts to deploy them bears watching.

Nic Claxton makes a move to the basket against the Grizzlies on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Barclays Center.
Nic Claxton makes a move to the basket against the Grizzlies on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Barclays Center.Getty Images
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) celebrates with forward Noah Clowney (21) in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Brooklyn, NY.
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) celebrates with forward Noah Clowney (21) in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Brooklyn, NY.
With Claxton having missed the entire preseason and spent most of this season ramping his way back up to a full workload, he made his first start Monday against Memphis.

Simmons has been starting at center in lieu of Claxton but isn’t playing both ends of back-to-backs, so he was rested Monday and Oct. 29 against Denver.

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