Grimes (illness) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Friday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
There's an illness going around the 76ers' locker room which could cost Grimes more time, plus VJ Edgecombe and Dominick Barlow. Grimes sat out Tuesday's loss to the Nets.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Ruled out Tuesday
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Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Grimes is dealing with an illness and will be joined by VJ Edgecombe (illness), Dominick Barlow (illness), Kelly Oubre (knee) and Trendon Watford (thigh) on the sidelines. Grimes' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against the Bulls. With the 25-year-old swingman unavailable, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased roles, while Eric Gordon may enter the rotation.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Iffy for Tuesday
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Grimes (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Grimes is under the weather and may miss just his second game of the season Tuesday. If the 25-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards will likely see increased playing time, while Eric Gordon could enter the rotation. Over his last five outings (three starts), Grimes has averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Struggles with shot in win
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Grimes recorded six points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over Dallas.
Grimes couldn't buy a bucket in this one, as he opened the game with five straight misses through a scoreless first half of action. While his shot wasn't falling, he still found ways to positively impact the game with his playmaking and defense, and he committed only one turnover. Grimes has been a late-round producer on the season with averages of 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Starting Saturday
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Grimes is getting the start with Paul George (knee) unavailable, and with both George and Joel Embiid (knee) out, Grimes could see some more shots falling his way. Joining him in the first unit for Saturday's game will be Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow and Andre Drummond.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Coming off bench Friday
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Grimes is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Knicks on Friday.
Grimes started each of the 76ers' last two games and averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.5 steals over 39.0 minutes per tilt over that span. However, the fifth-year wing will come off the bench for Friday's road game while Andre Drummond enters Philadelphia's starting five.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Starting Friday
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Grimes will move to the starting lineup due to the absence of Tyrese Maxey (illness). This will be Grimes' fifth start of the campaign. In the previous four, he averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 assists and 5.5 assists per contest.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Delivers team-high 22 in win
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Grimes supplied 22 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-101 win over Milwaukee.
After getting the start during Thursday's win over the Warriors, Grimes shifted back to the second unit and led the Sixers in scoring on the night while setting a new season high in made three-pointers. The fifth-year guard continues to provide reliable offense for Philly while bouncing between the starting five and the bench. Grimes has scored at least 12 points in eight of his last nine games (four starts), averaging 17.6 points, 4.4 assists, 3.7 boards, 2.4 threes and 0.9 steals in 36.2 minutes over that stretch.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Back to bench
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Grimes isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Grimes started Philadelphia's win over Golden State on Thursday, but he'll return to the second unit Friday night. In 20 appearances (four starts) this season, Grimes is averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 33.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Available to play
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Grimes (calf) is available to play Thursday against the Warriors, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Grimes was upgraded from questionable to available. With Paul George (knee) out and Joel Embiid (knee) considered questionable, Grimes could be in line for a usage rate bump Thursday.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Questionable for Thursday
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Grimes (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Grimes remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Wizards. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so a maintenance day could be on the table for Grimes in one of those games.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Won't go Tuesday
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Grimes (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Grimes will miss his first game of the season due to right calf soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Golden State. With the 25-year-old shooting guard sidelined, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards are candidates for increased minutes, while Eric Gordon could enter the rotation.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Downgraded to questionable
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Grimes (calf) is now questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Grimes was previously carrying a probable tag, so this downgrade doesn't bode well for his status. If Grimes is unable to give it a go, Jared McCain and Justin Edwards could be more involved on the wings for the 76ers.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Expected to play vs. Wizards
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Grimes is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with right calf soreness.
Grimes is expected to play Tuesday, though the 76ers are likely to check back with the swingman to see how he's feeling closer to Tuesday's tipoff. Grimes has averaged 17.0 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 33.1 minutes per contest over 19 games this season.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Starts second half
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for the second half of Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Grimes cleared the concussion protocol testing and started the second half over VJ Edgecombe. Grimes appears to be fine after a scary fall in the first half.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Headed to locker room
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Grimes went back to the locker room for concussion protocol testing after hitting his head on the hardwood during Sunday's game.
The referees asked Grimes to leave the game for an evaluation after a nasty spill, so he should be considered questionable to return. If he's not able to get back out there, that will open up more minutes for Justin Edwards.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Slotted to bench
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Grimes will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Grimes started the last three games, but he will return to the bench due to VJ Edgecombe (calf) returning to the lineup. In his last five games in a reserve role, Grimes holds averages of 16.2 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 33.4 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Scores 19 points with two steals
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Grimes had 19 points (8-20 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Friday's 115-103 win over Brooklyn.
Grimes seemed to tweak something in his right wrist during the game, but he was able to play through it, so he should be fine for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks. Grimes led the 76ers in minutes, shot attempts and assists in this one, and he snapped a three-game steal-less streak.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Slated to start Sunday
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Grimes is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Grimes will make his first start of the season due to VJ Edgecombe (calf) being sidelined Sunday. Grimes has played a significant role off the bench all year and has been especially involved lately, averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 33.4 minutes across the 76ers' past five games.
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76ers' Quentin Grimes: Struggles with shot in win
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Grimes notched 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 39 minutes during Thursday's 123-114 overtime victory over the Bucks.
Tyrese Maxey carried the 76ers to victory Thursday, but Grimes delivered a decent line despite his shooting woes. The fifth-year guard should continue to play a solid role off the bench for the 76ers, as he's averaging 16.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game over his last five outings.
