While Furkan Korkmaz stole the show offensively with a masterful performance that had coach Brett Brown having flashbacks to JJ Redick, it was Ben Simmons who made some big plays on the other end to swing it in Philadelphia’s favor. His defense to begin the third quarter was huge in a 100-89 win over Chicago to improve to 20-2 at home. “How can we not recognize Ben Simmons’ defense?” asked Brown postgame. “After the first time out in the first period, are you serious? He was just the adult in the room defensively, he’s a physical presence by a lot when you watch him play defense. I thought he changed the game. How can he not be an all-league defensive player?”