Grizzlies’ Coward Doubtful to Return vs. Warriors with Knee Injury
- Memphis Grizzlies wing Cedric Coward is doubtful to return to Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors after sustaining a right knee injury, according to team reports.
- Coward left the game with 2.9 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
- However, Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are also expected to see increased playing time if Coward is unable to return to the contest.
Grizzlies’ Coward Doubtful to Return Against Warriors with Knee Injury
Memphis Grizzlies wing Cedric Coward is doubtful to return to Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors after sustaining a right knee injury, according to team reports.
Coward left the game with 2.9 seconds remaining in the second quarter. He had previously been cleared to play after shaking off a shoulder injury, but the knee injury has now sidelined him.
Scotty Pippen started the second half in Coward’s place. However, Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are also expected to see increased playing time if Coward is unable to return to the contest.
The injury comes after a recent stretch of games where Coward has shown promising contributions. He recently chipped in 11 points in a loss and netted 13 points with five assists in a previous game, demonstrating efficient scoring performances.
Prior to Monday’s game, Coward had been off the injury report and had been performing well, scoring with high efficiency in recent appearances. The Grizzlies were hoping to continue that momentum against a tough Warriors opponent.
The Grizzlies are already without several players for this matchup, with a total of eight players ruled out, according to the NBA’s official injury report. The team is navigating a challenging situation with a depleted roster.