Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons wanted to stay on the court on Sunday.
The 22-year-old said he sprained his left ankle in the 76ers' 103-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons, however, played through the injury.
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Simmons was asked why he did not leave the game when he met with reporters after the victory.
"It's only a sprained ankle," Simmons said, via the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Simmons finished Philadelphia's win with 19 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. He shot eight-of-10 from the field and added two steals in 37 minutes of action.
The victory was the 76ers' fourth in a row and eighth in their last nine games. They hold a 17-8 record.
