Herrington: Cedric Coward’s ‘perfect’ night, and other Grizzlies first impressions
Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward (left) shoots over New Orleans center Yves Missi (right) on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Coward did not miss a shot in his first NBA regular season game. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
A blockbuster third quarter, a promising rookie debut and a vintage “Call 12” finale meant a fine time for home fans. And a “W” always leaves a good taste.
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