In the past, Dallas has thrived with at least three playmakers. Can Grimes step up next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving?

Life without star guard Luka Doncic likely would be a lot harder for the Dallas Mavericks if it weren't for Quentin Grimes. Grimes has stepped up over the past seven games with Doncic sidelined by a left calf strain.

Former New York Knicks wing Quentin Grimes is reminding his critics of why the hype train gained steam in the first place.

Quentin Grimes scored a game-high 23 points off the bench, including six 3-pointers, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 118-97 on Tuesday.

The Mavericks, with Grimes leading the charge, took out LeBron James and the Lakers and also ended a five-game losing streak Tuesday night.

Still, the game went in Dallas’ favor with a 118-97 win on Tuesday. Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (5) celebrates with teammates forward P.J. Washington (25), guard Jaden Hardy (1 ...

Quinten Grimes added 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game streak with a 118-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. In an impressive showing, the Mavericks ended their skid without their main guns.

The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a mysterious illness affecting half their team, including key players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The ill

In the NBA, it’s very difficult to win two regular season games in a row against an opponent that’s similarly talented to you. If the Nuggets were facing the Charlotte Hornets, then sure, they might be alright. The Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference and the Mavericks are fifth. This was always expected to be a split.

The Dallas Mavericks continued their four-game homestand with the second game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks’ goal was to snap a five-game losing skid, while the Lakers’ goal was to avoid a two-game losing skid.

January 9 - Life without star guard Luka Doncic likely would be a lot harder for the Dallas Mavericks if it weren't for Quentin Grimes. Grimes has stepped up over the past seven games with Doncic ...

Quentin Grimes scored a game-high 23 points off the bench, including six 3-pointers, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 118-97 on Tuesday. Grimes also had nine ...