Coward totaled 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.
Coward had a bounce-back performance against the Hornets. After shooting just 23 percent for eight points in Houston on Monday, he was more accurate with his shot Wednesday. The 2025 No. 11 overall pick is averaging the fourth-most points per game among all rookies.