Sixers Bell Ringer: Big game from Anunoby downs the Sixers in New York

The tank rolls on as Sixers drop their 53rd game of the season to the Knicks in their quest to Capture the Flagg.

Sixers Bell Ringer Season Standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 16
Quentin Grimes – 9
Joel Embiid – 8
Jared McCain – 8
Paul George – 7
Justin Edwards – 6
Kelly Oubre Jr – 5
Guerschon Yabusele – 4
Adem Bona – 3
Ricky Council IV – 2
KJ Martin – 2
Jared Butler – 1
Jeff Dowtin Jr – 1
Andre Drummond – 1
Lonnie Walker – 1
No One – 1

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In a night we will all never forget, our Philadelphia 76ers made history — for having the most different starting lineup combinations in NBA history with their 52nd different lineup of the season.

HANG THE BANNER.

Now for the game.

The Sixers traveled to New York on Tuesday night for a battle with their Eastern Conference rival New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks currently sit in third place in the East and are gearing up for what they hope to be a deep playoff run. The Sixers continue their quest for ping pong balls.

The Knicks got out to an early 35-26 lead after the first period, led by 13 points from Jeff City, Missouri native OG Anunoby. The Sixers were led in the first quarter by Quentin Grimes who closed the opening period with eight points of his own.

The Knicks took complete control in the second quarter extending their lead to a commanding 59-42 in what was an ugly quarter for the Sixers. The Knicks were led in the first half by 18 points from OG Anunoby and a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and 4-for-4 from the line for 14 points from Mitchell Robinson. The Sixers were led in scoring by Grimes who remained stuck on the eight points he compiled in the first quarter.

The Sixers clawed back and closed the gap in the third quarter behind eight third-quarter points from Grimes and good two-way play from Adem Bona. The Sixers won the third frame 28-21 to close the gap to 80-70 as we headed to the fourth quarter.

The Knicks took back control in the fourth stretching their lead out to more than 20 points. The Knicks were led by 27 points from Anunoby. New York would go onto win by a final score of 105-91.

Now for the Bell Ringer.

Tonight was an easy one. Your Bell Ringer is Quentin Grimes

Quentin Grimes: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assist, 3 steals

Grimes once again was the driving force behind the Sixers’ attack throughout this one. Grimes got going early pouring in eight points in the first quarter before going scoreless in the second. Grimes’ 18 points in the second half brought the Sixers within a respectable margin as the rest of the team had a nightmarish night shooting the ball.

Grimes’ ability to get to the rim and finish and get to the line was the primary source of success for him on the night as he went 9-of-10 from the line as a result. Grimes also found some success in the midrange, an area that he has shown good proficiency in throughout his career and in his stint with the Sixers this year. Expect Grimes to continue to hunt shots and close out the season strong as the offseason and a significant pay raise awaits him in restricted free agency.