Quentin Grimes had not exceeded 20 points in an official NBA game for almost 600 days (598 to be precise), and he did not choose any opportunity to regain sensations. The guard was one of the great architects of the Mavericks' victory on Wednesday against the Knicks, the team with which he played his first two and a half seasons in the NBA. The classic case of a “revenge” match? Quentin Grimes assures us that no, and even has good memories of his time in New York despite a more complicated end to the adventure.
“ I didn't really have any extra motivation to be honest. » proclaimed Quentin Grimesauthor of 21 points and 7 rebounds in Dallas' 129-114 victory. “ I'm just pretty used to their systems both defensively and offensively. »
The rise to power without Luka Doncic
Still deprived of Luka Doncic, the Mavs relied on Quentin Grimes, convincing after a little time adapting to his new franchise. “ Jason Kidd was trying to find compositions and adjustments like that, I knew it was going to work itself out in the end. It's a long, long season. So I want to make my impact felt on the game, much like I did in New York. »
The former Pistons player thus averages 11.6 points on 48.3% shooting, 41.9% on 3-pointers, 5.3 rebounds and 3 assists over his last seven outings, all while being frequently assigned in defense on the best opposing outside player. A level of play that he partly explains by the lessons learned alongside the demanding Tom Thibodeau. “ The credit goes to him » he assured after the meeting. “ He gave me a lot of difficult assignments early in my career and I feel like I was able to gain a good understanding of how to defend on All-Stars. This motivates me. »
Mission accomplished on Wednesday with a 4/12 for the Knicks attackers facing him, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart in the lead (2/7 between them). The possible upcoming return of Luka Doncic, who must be examined again in the coming hours from his wrist injury, should push Quentin Grimes to the bench. But the 24-year-old has scored points recently, like other summer recruits like Naji Marshall or Spencer Diniwiddie. Not insignificant, as he will be at the end of his contract at the end of this financial year and could therefore once again be a bargaining chip between now and the trade deadline.
| Quentin Grimes | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | NYK | 46 | 17 | 40.4 | 38.1 | 68.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 71 | 30 | 46.8 | 38.6 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 11.3 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 51 | 20 | 37.2 | 33.8 | 75.6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 7.0 |
| 2023-24 * | NYK | 45 | 20 | 39.5 | 36.3 | 70.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| 2023-24 * | DET | 6 | 19 | 21.4 | 14.3 | 90.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 5.3 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 16 | 18 | 44.2 | 38.1 | 80.0 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| Total | 184 | 23 | 42.9 | 37.1 | 77.4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 8.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
