After entering the 2025-26 NBA season as arguably the biggest wildcard in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the true bright spots of October. They have won all four of their games, including an overtime nailbiter against the Washington Wizards on the road, maintaining their perfect record.
The 76ers battled back from a double-digit late-game deficit to force overtime, thanks to a beautiful outside shot from Quentin Grimes. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and company were able to take care of business in the extra frames, preserving their flawless start. This achievement is all the more impressive considering Joel Embiid still isn’t playing without a minutes restriction.
After recording a 23-point, seven-rebound performance in 39 minutes of action at Capital One Arena, Grimes took to social media to celebrate the win and confirm the high spirits within Nick Nurse’s squad. “Vibes are immaculate,” Grimes wrote.
The team has battled through a contentious summer of negotiations that cost Philadelphia Guerschon Yabusele. The former Dallas Mavericks guard signed his restricted free agent qualifying offer instead of a long-term, tradeable contract. Grimes returned to Philadelphia with a serious chip on his shoulder and a desire to prove he’s worthy of a contract with nine digits instead of eight.
After struggling on opening night against Boston, Grimes has largely done just that, averaging 20.3 points, 3.3 assists, and five rebounds per game coming off the bench.
Are the 76ers a complete product just yet? No. They are still waiting for Jared McCain, Paul George, and Dominick Barlow to return from injury, and for Embiid to be fully cleared to play unrestricted. Even if Daryl Morey remains active around the trade deadline searching for another promising forward, it doesn’t mean this current team isn’t doing everything in their power to prove the doubters wrong.
Why? Because they are playing for each other, playing with energy, and most importantly, vibing — something that hasn’t felt consistent in South Philadelphia in quite some time.
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