Quentin Grimes was a steady presence on the floor but quiet on the scoreboard in Saturday’s 109-100 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round, finishing with three points, six rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes off the bench. Grimes’ 1-of-4 shooting (0-of-1 from three, 1-of-2 from the line) marked his second-lowest scoring output of the postseason even as he played more minutes than all other reserves combined.
The 25-year-old logged 26 minutes in the winner-take-all game after averaging 22.4 minutes across the series. Over that stretch he posted series averages of 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, numbers that underline his role as a primary depth piece rather than a consistent scoring option. Saturday’s line emphasized that profile: useful across multiple categories but unreliable as a source of points.
Coaches leaned on Grimes for extended reserve minutes in the decisive matchup, a sign his place in the rotation is secure heading into the second round. His ability to contribute rebounds and playmaking from the wing helps sustain his minutes even when the scoring touch is absent. Still, the limited offensive production in Game 7 — coming at the most important moment of the series — raises questions about his upside when defenses tighten in the playoffs.
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Fantasy managers should take note: Grimes appears likely to continue receiving significant playing time against the Knicks in Round 2, but his scoring inconsistency diminishes his floor in points-driven formats. For managers in roto or category leagues he still offers value via rebounds and assists when he’s on the court, yet those peripherals may not fully offset games like Saturday’s for those relying on steady point production.
How Grimes responds to this scoring lull will be one of the subtler storylines of the second-round matchup. Given the minutes trust shown by the coaching staff, opportunities will be available; whether he converts them into consistent offense against the Knicks will determine both his playoff impact and his fantasy value going forward.
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For now, teams and fantasy owners can take comfort in Grimes’ clear role as the go-to reserve, but should temper expectations for scoring unless he rediscovers a reliable touch from the field. His performance early in the series against the Knicks will likely dictate how much of the offensive load he is asked to shoulder as the postseason progresses.