# Grizzlies Edge Jazz in Thrilling Win

> Memphis Grizzlies secure 4-0 start with Cedric Coward's double-double.
- Title: Grizzlies Edge Jazz in Thrilling Win · Memphis Grizzlies On SI
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Memphis Grizzlies On SI — https://si.com/nba/grizzlies/onsi/ty-jerome-cools-off-so-cedric-coward-leads-grizzlies-to-4-0-01m5xvywvjej
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:05:13+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: memphis grizzlies, utah jazz, cedric coward, ty jerome, nba, western conference, jazz, grizzlies, nba player of the week, bench, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Memphis Grizzlies beat Utah Jazz 110-105 to reach 4-0 for the first time since 2014-15 season.