The Memphis Grizzlies are discovering a new offensive weapon. Cedic Coward delivered the best performance of his young career on Sunday, pouring in 24 points to lead his team to a gritty, grind-it-out victory over a tough conference rival. Coward’s ability to create his own shot from the mid-range gave the Memphis offense a crucial pressure release valve.
Clutch in the Fourth Quarter
More impressive than the raw point total was Coward’s poise in the final minute of the game. Entrusted with the ball in high-leverage situations, he absorbed contact, drew crucial fouls, and calmly sank four consecutive free throws to ice the game and seal the victory. If Coward can consistently provide this level of secondary scoring, the Grizzlies are incredibly dangerous.
