With Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons unavailable, the Clippers don’t have enough firepower to keep up with Cade Cunningham (32 points) and Detroit in a 106-97 defeat.

Fans take to social media to react to Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons' performance against the Chicago Bulls

Ben Simmons finished the win with six points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block while shooting 3/7 from the field in 18 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

The LA Clippers made one of the most substantial signings of the buyout market cycle this NBA season, taking a chance on former first-overall pick Ben Simmons. The 6-foot-10 point guard has been counted out by many through an injury-ridden career,

Former #1 pick Ben Simmons brings versatility to the Clippers with strong debuts. Can his rebounding, assists and defense help LA's playoff

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After the game, Bulls guard Josh Giddey shared a statement on his Australian counterpart. "We've stayed close and as I came to the NBA, we've gotten closer," Giddey said regarding Clippers guard Ben Simmons.