Kelly Olynyk takes a vicious swing at Ben Simmons during game (VIDEO)

It’s unclear what Kelly Olynyk was trying to accomplish at the end of one particular play in Monday’s playoff matchup, but he nearly connected on a brutal elbow he threw at Ben Simmons.

Olynyk was seen having some words with Simmons at the time, when he threw a vicious elbow at the back of the rookie’s head. It didn’t appear as if he was trying to connect with the blow, but was a stupid idea regardless.

What the heck is this @SpikeEskin pic.twitter.com/mk46FyLtqg

— CD (@youknowthedehel) April 17, 2018

It’s a good thing Simmons didn’t turn his head, or Olynyk’s elbow may have landed.