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Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward registered a new season high in scoring and rebounding on Tuesday and joined some franchise legends in the history books afterward.
Coward finished with 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in a 139-136 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. He went 10-of-16 from the field, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and was a team-high plus-14 in nearly 37 minutes of work.
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The 11th pick became the fifth Grizzlies rookie to record at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game, joining the likes of Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol and Shareef Abdur-Rahim. His 16 rebounds are the most by a rookie this season, surpassing his own mark of 14.
Coward is averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 32.9% from 3-point range in 32 appearances with the Grizzlies. He is fifth among all first-year players in scoring and is tied for the lead in double-doubles (6).
The 22-year-old has started the past 19 games for the Grizzlies, emerging as a key player on both ends of the court. He has showcased his versatility and poise already at a high level, enabling him to have productive outings for the group.
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Coward has fit in well with the Grizzlies through the first half of the season and has earned the trust of his teammates and coaches. He has stepped up amid a chaotic year and is contributing in any role the team asks of him.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Grizzlies news: Cedric Coward joins Gasols in history after last game
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