The making of a star: Coward goes 6-of-6 from the arc in Grizz win

Final: Memphis Grizzlies 128 Indiana Pacers 103 // Next up: Memphis vs. Golden State Monday at 9:00 p.m.
Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) reacts after a three point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at FedExForum Photo credit Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Grizzlies Crush Pacers to Move to 2-1

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies delivered a commanding 128-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum, improving to 2-1. Bouncing back from a 146-114 loss to Miami, Memphis overwhelmed a fatigued Pacers squad playing the second night of a back-to-back.

Rookie Cedric Coward erupted for 27 points, hitting all six of his three-pointers, adding six rebounds and four assists. Ja Morant orchestrated the offense with 19 points and eight assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points and stout defense. The Grizzlies surged with a 17-2 second-quarter run, leading 60-52 at halftime, and their defense stifled Indiana (0-2) to 40% shooting. Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 26 points, but without Tyrese Haliburton, they faded.

Next up on 92.9 FM ESPN: Memphis heads to Golden State next, while Indiana faces Minnesota, seeking their first win. Grizzlies pregame is at 8:30 p.m. on Monday (10/27) with tip at 9:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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