The Sixers were determined to get younger. They may have found a gem in Quentin Grimes.
Early indications point to the acquisition of Grimes as a success. Time will tell about Lonnie Walker IV. Meanwhile, Jared Butler has not appeared to work out as the team had hoped.
Instant observations: Quentin Grimes stars, but Sixers fall to Trae Young-less Hawks
The Sixers used every player they had available on Monday night in Atlanta, but they did not have enough to beat a short-handed Hawks team.
Player grades: Quentin Grimes, Sixers fall short to Raptors on the road
Jared Butler had nine points and eight assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 13 and five rebounds, Ricky Council IV added 11, and Adem Bona had 13 points and nine rebounds. Jeff Dowtin Jr. added a career-high 20 points as well. Here are the player grades after the loss:
Quentin Grimes with 29 Points vs. Toronto Raptors
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