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Grizzlies Edge Jazz in Thrilling Win
Memphis Grizzlies secure 4-0 start with Cedric Coward's double-double.
In brief
Memphis Grizzlies secure 4-0 start with Cedric Coward's double-double. Memphis Grizzlies beat Utah Jazz 110-105 to reach 4-0 for the first time since 2014-15 season. Originally reported by Memphis Grizzlies On SI.
Grizzlies improve to 4-0
Memphis Grizzlies improved to 4-0 for just the second time in franchise history, the first time since the 2014-15 team that opened 6-0.
Tough win needed free throws
It was not an easy win, needing free throws in the final seconds from Ty Jerome to seal the game after watching a 16-point lead shrink to one.
Utah wins boards 61-50
With foul trouble affecting a few of Memphis’s starters, Utah won the boards 61-50, the first time this season Memphis has lost that battle.
Grizzlies hit double-digit threes
But the Grizzlies made up for it by hitting double-digit threes for the fourth straight game.
Jaylen Wells impresses
Jaylen Wells continues to impress with clutch free throws and a three in the fourth quarter to push the lead back to nine.
Edey’s whistle trouble
Zach Edey picked up his third foul in the second quarter and his fifth just under three minutes into the third, greatly affecting his aggressiveness.
Edey’s poor performance
He finished with four points on 0-for-2 shooting and three rebounds, never really finding a rhythm, though he did come up with a nice hustle chase-down block.
Memphis bench wins
Memphis won the reserves battle 48-40, the third time in four games the bench has outscored the opponent’s.
Jerami Grant steps up
Jerami Grant delivered 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting early with Coward in foul trouble.
Jerome’s hot start cools
After looking like a potential league MVP through the first three games, Jerome shot just 4 of 15 overall and 1 of 6 from three.
Coward leads scoring
Tonight was the first game this season he wasn’t Memphis’ leading scorer, with Coward edging him out 16-15.
Coward controls glass
Coward opened the game with the first five points, burying a three off a downscreen to kick off the night.
Coward’s double-double
He helped attempt to control the glass, finishing with 16 points, 11 rebounds and four made threes on four attempts to go along with an emphatic slam.
Coward’s back-to-back double-doubles
It’s the first time in his career he’s had back-to-back double-doubles, with 11 rebounds in each.
Boozer struggles
After a tough 6-of-21 shooting game against Sacramento, Boozer’s shot struggles continued, going 4 of 12 from the field.
Mo Bamba nearly steals one
Mo Bamba turned in a vintage performance off the bench, finishing 7 of 8 for 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
What’s next
Memphis heads to Portland on Thursday to try to complete the road trip sweep, and for the first matchup with Ja Morant and the 2-0 Trail Blazers.
The one thing
Memphis Grizzlies beat Utah Jazz 110-105 to reach 4-0 for the first time since 2014-15 season.
