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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play Friday
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.Nembhard has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday while dealing with left knee tendinitis. Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Nembhard's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Dallas.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Iffy for Friday
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.Nembhard played just five minutes Wednesday due to left knee tendinitis and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest. If Nembhard is unable to suit up against New Orleans, Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dealing with knee tendinitis
Head coach Rick Carlisle said after Wednesday's 135-132 overtime win over the Celtics that Andrew Nembhard was dealing with tendinitis, Tony East of SI.com reports. Nembhard tallied two points (1-1 FG), one assist and one steal across five minutes.Carlisle said the issue popped up during pre-game warmups but he decided to keep Nembhard in the starting lineup. Nembhard was subbed out with 6:57 left in the first quarter and never checked back in. His next chance to play will come Friday at New Orleans.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Shooting woes continue in loss
Andrew Nembhard logged 10 points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists and two rebounds across 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 118-114 overtime loss to the 76ers.Nembhard struggled from the field once again before eventually fouling out, though he nearly secured a double-double as he moved the rock effectively. The 24-year-old has gone through shooting woes to begin the regular-season, but he has notched 17 total assists as a mainstay in the starting five.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Efficient off bench
Andrew Nembhard totaled 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.Nembhard totaled just seven points over his first two appearances in the Paris Olympics, but he had an incredibly efficient showing off the bench Friday. Although he'll likely continue to come off the bench during the knockout round, he showcased his potential during Friday's narrow win.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Nets three-year extension
Andrew Nembhard agreed Wednesday with the Indiana Pacers on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.After the Pacers selected him with the first pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft, Nembhard signed a three-year, $6.4 million contract that included a $2.19 million team option for 2025-26. According to Wojnarowski, the Pacers will decline that team option as part of the extension, which will go into effect beginning in 2025-26 and keeps him on the books through his age-27 campaign in 2027-28. Nembhard was solid enough in a supporting role during the 2023-24 regular season with averages of 9.2 points, 4.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes while shooting 49.8 percent from the field over 68 appearances (47 starts), but it was his performance in the playoffs that likely has the Pacers even more excited about his prospects moving forward. He averaged 14.9 points, 5.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.6 minutes over his 17 playoff contests and became the fourth player in NBA history to shoot at least 55 percent from the floor and at least 45 percent from three-point range in a single postseason, per ESPN Stats & Information. The new deal locks him in as Tyrese Haliburton's running mate in the backcourt for at least the next four years.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Shines in bigger role
Andrew Nembhard totaled 24 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Even though the Indiana Pacers were swept by the Celtics, one positive outcome of this series was Nembhard's excellent play, which proved he's more than ready to handle a more prominent role in the offensive scheme. Nembhard ended his postseason run by scoring in double digits in seven appearances in a row, reaching the 20-point mark in three of the last five.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Scores career-high 32 points
Andrew Nembhard racked up 32 points (12-21 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and nine assists across 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to Boston in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Nembhard had to step up his game with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, and the second-year guard delivered the best performance of his career on the biggest stage. However, Nembhard lost the ball in a critical sequence against Jrue Holiday when the Indiana Pacers had to go for a comeback in the final seconds, but aside from that, he was excellent. Nemnhard is averaging 20.0 points, 7.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game in the Eastern Conference Finals so far.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Scores 16 points in Game 2 loss
Andrew Nembhard contributed 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Nembhard extended his run of playoff performances with double-digit points to five, and he's also dished out at least five assists three times during that span. Nembhard might be in line for a more prominent role in the playmaking department if Tyrese Haliburton (leg) doesn't play in Game 3 on Saturday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Boosts offense in balanced Game 7
Andrew Nembhard ended with 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes in Sunday's 130-109 win over New York in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.Nembhard provided Indiana with a boost offensively both scoring and distributing, ending as one of three players with 20 or more points while handing out a half-dozen assists and adding a handful of rebounds in a balanced Game 7 outing. Nembhard put forth his best game of the postseason to help the Indiana Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, surpassing the 20-point mark for the second time of the playoffs and for the first time in the series against New York.