Ben Simmons, Of All People, Scores Free Chicken Nuggets for Philadelphia After Missing 2 Straight Free Throws

Author Anne Erickson

November 23rd, 2022 2:08 PM

Philadelphia 76ers fans might not have great things to say about Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons, but they have to admit that Simmons gave them free nuggets Tuesday night (Nov. 22) after missing two consecutive free throws in the third quarter of this Sixers-Nets game.

The Sixers currently have a promotion with Chick-Fil-A named “Bricken for Chicken.” Every fan in attendance scores a free order of chicken nuggets the next day if an opposing player misses two straight free throws during the second half.

Plenty of Sixers fans were looking forward to the Nov. 22 game, because they hoped Simmons would score them those free nuggets. Sure enough, he delivered. Check out the footage below.

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers blocks the shot of Seth Curry #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: De'Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts behind Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets after making a three point basket in the second quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers blocks the shot of Seth Curry #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Shake Milton #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Seth Curry #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Tobias Harris #12 and De'Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers react in front of Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Royce O'Neale #00 of the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets and head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers look on in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers high fives Tobias Harris #12 in the fourth quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 115-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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