Sixers Injury Update: Ben Simmons (back Tightness) Questionable for Tuesday's Game Against Pistons

Updated: 1:48 p.m. 

After playing all but one game his rookie season, Ben Simmons may be out for the Sixers on Tuesdsay night. 

Simmons sat out the Sixers' practice Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons in Detroit.

On Saturday night against the Magic, Simmons exited the game with 4:19 remaining in the first quarter with back tightness and did not return. 

"I thought he played OK, but it was clear that something was going on," head coach Brett Brown told reporters after the game. "Despite that, I thought he was OK on the floor, and I just took him out and was informed that he wouldn't be coming back."

With Simmons out, Brown chose to go with T.J. McConnell at the point to finish Saturday's game instead of Markelle Fultz. 

If Simmons sits against Detroit, there could be an opportunity for Brown to start Fultz at the one, the position where he feels the second-year guard is best.  

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Simmons, who sat out the 2016-17 season with a broken foot, only missed the Sixers' game against the Magic on Nov. 25, 2017 during his rookie season, with left elbow swelling. McConnell had 15 points and 13 assists in a 130-11 Sixers win. 

Wilson Chandler (hamstring strain) is out vs. the Pistons and for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks. Mike Muscala (ankle sprain) was a full participant at practice and is questionable for Tuesday. Jerryd Bayless (knee sprain) and Zhaire Smith (foot fracture) remain out. 

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