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The New York Knicks faced the Boston Celtics in the team’s second-to-last preseason game Tuesday and despite a solid second half, ultimately fell 118-107.
However, there were some positives to take from the effort, and perhaps the best example would be in the performance of guard Quentin Grimes.
Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral
Quentin Grimes tonight:
22 Points
3 Assists
2 Rebounds
7/12 3PM pic.twitter.com/dBFGwlAZod
NBA @NBA
QUENTIN GRIMES. 7TH THREE OF THE NIGHT.
NYK/BOS live on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/B37686UrN5
Grimes played 26 minutes in the contest, scoring 22 points while also dishing out three assists, grabbing two rebounds and getting a steal. He was 7-of-13 from three-point range, with his sole other point coming off of a free throw.
He was the star of the day for the Knicks and continues to push for an increased role in the 2023-24 season. The 2021 first-round pick was mostly a reserve in his rookie season but his second year saw him start 66 games and his production increased as well.
Grimes averaged 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 2022 and his performance Monday showed that he could make another leap and become a formidable force for opponents.
Fans on social media shared this sentiment, calling for his role to increase and hyping up his potential for a breakout season.
Dylan Backer @DylanBacker_
A confident Quentin Grimes might be in the GOAT conversation
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Quentin Grimes has played an excellent first quarter
KnicksMuse @KnicksMuse
Quentin Grimes in 23 minutes so far in Boston:
22 Points
3 Assists
2 Rebounds
7/11 3P
He’s taking off 🛫 pic.twitter.com/PkvY9bywts
Marshall Green @MarshallGreen_
Quentin Grimes year 3 is gonna be crazy
Fireside Knicks @FiresideKnicks
QUENTIN GRIMES IS COOKING ‼️‼️‼️ #NewYorkForever
Let’s Talk Knicks (LTK) @LetsTalkKnicks_
QUENTIN. GRIMES. 7 THREES!!!
Alex Trataros 🇯🇲🇬🇷🏁✊🏽 @Traticaster101
QUENTIN GRIMES 👀
Matt🪄 @MattChiric0
Quentin Grimes jumper when he’s in rhythm>
KnicksMuse @KnicksMuse
The Knicks NEED to prioritize getting Quentin Grimes more opportunities on offense during the regular season.
He continues to show that he’s capable of being much more than just a 3&D wing.
Teddy Green @teddygreeniii
Been telling yall bout my dude Quentin Grimes. Give this man a REAL SHOT.
For the Knicks to take the next step, Grimes will need to do this consistently.
Grimes and the Knicks have one final preseason showdown before the regular season begins and will look to make the postseason in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2013.
The journey to do so will start October 25 when the Knicks host the Celtics at 7 p.m. ET.
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