Quentin Grimes returned from a nine-game absence on Friday after suffering a dislocated kneecap last month and helped the New York Knicks defeat the Washington Wizards.
Grimes recorded five points, six rebounds, two steals and one blocked shot in 17 minutes of work off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game. He showed a bit of rust from the long absence and went 1-of-5 from the field, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range.
The 25th pick went down with the injury on Feb. 25 and made good progress recently to return. He was cleared to practice this week and was eventually given the green light to suit up versus Washington. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau thought Grimes gave the team a good spark.
Missed you, @qdotgrimes! pic.twitter.com/nF6g4FcCy6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 19, 2022
Grimes said last week the injury was the first of its kind. He hadn’t missed over a week of action before and was understandably eager to get back onto the court. He has given the team strong production as of late, a welcomed addition with 12 games left in the season.
The 21-year-old is averaging 6.3 points and two rebounds in 41 games on 39.4% shooting from 3-point range. He played sparingly to begin the season but played a larger role recently, averaging 13.3 points, four rebounds and 1.3 assists in four games prior to the injury.
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