Quentin Grimes drops 44, Sixers snap losing streak in upset victory over Warriors

The tank might be on, but Quentin Grimes had other plans.

The newest addition to Philly’s backcourt went nuclear Saturday night, dropping a career-high 44 points in a 126-119 win over the Warriors. It was the Sixers’ first victory in weeks, snapping an eight-game skid that made it feel like they might never win again.

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And sure, some fans might be less than thrilled about a game like this hurting the lottery odds, but let’s be real—if the Sixers are going to win meaningless games down the stretch, at least let it be Quentin Grimes cooking on national TV.

Game Highlights: Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers

took care of business. 💼@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/uiJjqn2bdG

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 2, 2025

Quentin Grimes Catches Fire and Never Cools Off

Quentin Grimes wasted zero time getting going, hitting the 30-point mark with over nine minutes left in the third quarter. He got whatever he wanted, torching Golden State from all three levels. He was fearless attacking the rim, cashing in pull-up jumpers, and moving without the ball like a guy who knew he was in the zone.

QUENTIN GRIMES: 44 PTS | 6-9 3PT | 6 REB | 3 STL

a career night for @qdotgrimes 👏

44 PTS | 6-9 3PT | 6 REB | 3 STL @PALottery pic.twitter.com/wwnk0HEp2p

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 2, 2025

Golden State, for some reason, never adjusted. They let Grimes breathe, and he made them pay.

The Sixers aren’t built to win games right now—especially not without Joel Embiid—but this was one of those nights where everything clicked. Tyrese Maxey was ice cold, so the Sixers rode Grimes like a hot hand at the blackjack table. Maxey knew it, too—he kept feeding his backcourt mate, letting him take over.

By the fourth quarter, Grimes was calling his own number, slashing through the defense and forcing the Warriors into desperation mode. And look, we know this game didn’t mean much for the standings, but the real takeaway is that Grimes might actually be a real piece for next year’s team.

What This Means for the Sixers

If Philly is serious about retooling in the summer, Grimes might be a perfect fit next to Maxey and rookie Jared McCain. This was his second 30+ point game since landing in Philly, and it’s getting easier to picture him as a key piece in the next phase of the Sixers’ build.

Game Notes:

• Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to be one of the only guys playing hard all season. His jumper is inconsistent, but he’s relentless attacking the rim and fights through contact.
• Andre Drummond actually gave the Sixers solid minutes despite not being a great matchup for Golden State’s style. His rebounding was a problem for the Warriors, and his defense against Steph Curry was surprisingly effective.
• Guerschon Yabusele hit some big shots and closed the game at center, which makes sense when the Warriors go small down the stretch.
• Jeff Dowtin played over Jared Butler, for some reason, but actually held his own. He knocked down a three and didn’t screw up. That’s all you can ask.
• The Sixers might be the worst team in NBA history at defending after a made basket. Every time they scored, the Warriors ran it back down their throats for an easy bucket.
• Grimes missing free throws in crunch time—was he trying to throw the tank some help?
• Replay reviews in crunch time are unbearable. Nothing like standing around for five minutes while the refs stare at a monitor.

Look, the Sixers aren’t going anywhere this year. But if we’re going to watch this team stumble to the finish line, at least we’re getting some entertaining performances out of it. Grimes looks like he belongs, and the Sixers need every young piece they can find as they gear up for a massive offseason.

So if we’re stuck watching meaningless basketball, might as well watch Quentin Grimes torch the Warriors for 44.

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