Sixers fall on Knicks when the loss of strips 9 reaches

Quentin Grimes: C

The Sixers needed more from Grimes in this, because it was difficult for him to get open looks at the offensive end and he could not keep up with the faster guards on New York on the defensive. He has to deal with the right knee with tendinitis, so you have to ask yourself whether it was holding him back a little or not.

Kelly Oubre Jr.: A-Minus

Oubre was a challenge for Philadelphia with the Sixers who needed someone who put points on the board. In the early driving, he put on quick points, while the Knicks in their defense systems concentrated so much on Maxey and George. At this point, Oubre was constantly on the basket in this case to use its speed, length and sportiness to get into the color and give the Sixers a real offensive production until the others caught in. Overall, he had another nice night and is still a consistent piece for the Sixers.

Paul George: A

In a game in which George’s Sixers needed a few points, he could not deliver early in the game. It was difficult for him to get into a rhythm on the offensive. For his defense, the Knicks had concentrated very much on him and it was difficult for him to find areas on the floor to attack. That changed in the second half when George took over the third quarter. He was much more aggressive and looked for his own offensive instead of fading into the background because he was in the first half. The Sixers need a much more aggressive George over time. The rebounds, assists and steals are beautiful. They are obviously important, but the Sixers need him as a scorer. His contributions in the second half were of crucial importance.