Ben Simmons will return to the Nets' lineup during a crucial draft positioning matchup on Wednesday in Charlotte.

Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court. The Nets rolled to a 104-84 win, improved to 15-33 this season and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the process. It was Brooklyn’s first victory since it defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Jan. 14.

Erik Slater: D’Angelo Russell (personal reasons) and Ben Simmons (illness) are questionable tomorrow vs. Heat. Ziaire Williams (left ankle sprain) is probable. Cam Johnson (right ankle sprain ...