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BEN SIMMONS SETTING MORE RECORDS

Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers, are on the verge of qualifying for the next round of the NBA playoffs, beating Miami 106 to 102 in game four.

The Australian became the first Sixer rookie to record a triple-double in the post-season, finishing with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.

Philadelphia can wrap up the best-of-seven series against the Heat on Wednesday.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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