Nembhard (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, head coach Rick Carlisle told Tony East of Forbes.com.
Nembhard sat out Friday's win over the Wizards, but he'll be back for this matchup against the Bulls. The floor general is averaging 18.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game in November. He should handle a sizable usage rate as one of the Pacers' go-to options on offense alongside Pascal Siakam.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Saturday
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Nembhard (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Nembhard sat out Friday's 119-86 victory over the struggling Wizards, but his presence is more important in a matchup against the Bulls. We'll see if he can give it a go, but if not, more minutes and usage should be in store for Ben Sheppard, Garrison Mathews, T.J. McConnell and other backcourt options.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out Friday
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Nembhard (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Friday is the first part of a back-to-back set for Indiana, and head coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful that Nembhard will return Saturday against the Bulls, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. T.J. McConnell appears to be the most likely candidate to replace Nembhard in the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in minutes as well.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable to play Friday
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Nembhard is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a right quadriceps contusion.
The Pacers can't afford more injuries to their roster, but now it seems a decision on Nembhard will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Nembhard is unable to go, expect T.J. McConnell to be promoted to a starting role in the backcourt.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Modest production Wednesday
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Nembhard had nine points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 97-95 loss to the Raptors.
Nembhard struggled to find any rhythm, shooting poorly from both the field and the charity stripe. While nights like this are to be expected from a player who has been thrust into a sizeable role, Nembhard remains a clear must-roster player across all formats. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 18.1 points, 6.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Scores career-high 32 points
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Nembhard generated 32 points (11-20 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, one rebound and two steals across 33 minutes of Friday's 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers.
Nembhard topped his previous career best by one point, dropping 32 points on excellent efficiency. The guard also paced Indiana in assists. Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a shoulder strain, Nembhard is averaging 20.9 points, 6.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 31.2 minutes.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Drops 16 in win
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Nembhard registered 16 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 127-118 victory over Charlotte.
Nembhard has been phenomenal offensively since coming back from his shoulder injury, averaging 19.3 points, 6.6 assists, 1.9 rebounds, 0.3 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.0 threes in his last seven games. Indiana will continue to lean on him as the team's primary facilitator.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Another 20-point performance
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Nembhard recorded 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 129-111 loss to the Raptors.
Nembhard scored at least 20 points for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to step up in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles). While his production on the offensive end has been a welcome sight, his defensive contributions have left a little to be desired. Through six appearances, Nembhard has averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 assists and 2.0 three-pointers, as well as just 0.3 steals.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Flirts with double-double
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Nembhard finished with 21 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), two rebounds and nine assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 133-98 loss to the Suns.
Nembhard struggled to find the bottom of the net from the field. However, he managed to lead the Pacers in scoring by getting to the charity stripe with ease and tied his season high in assists. He's now put up 20-plus points in three of his last four games since returning from a shoulder strain, though he may need to log a larger workload going forward after Aaron Nesmith went down with a knee injury during Thursday's action.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Posts 25 points in blowout loss
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Nembhard produced 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 152-128 loss to the Jazz.
Nembhard's recent return to action was a welcome sign for a team lacking offensive options, but his encouraging stat line was not enough to catch up to the Jazz, who took advantage of Indiana's weak defense. Since returning to action, Nembhard has averaged 20.3 points, 7.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds over three games.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Leading scorer in Sunday's rout
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Nembhard accumulated 14 points (5-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-83 loss to the Warriors.
The 14 points were a team high for the Pacers, who were missing multiple starters including Pascal Siakam (rest), Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and Aaron Nesmith (forearm). Nembhard has scored in double digits with at least six assists in two straight games since returning from a seven-game absence due to a shoulder strain, and he's likely to continue seeing heavy usage while the backcourt remains shorthanded.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Drops 22 points in return
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Nembhard (shoulder) closed with 22 points (7-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 loss to the Nuggets.
Nembhard returned to action after missing the previous seven games due to a left shoulder strain. He slotted straight back into the starting lineup and was operating with no restrictions, as he led the Pacers in minutes. Seen as a potential breakout candidate this season, Nembhard will be looking to make up for lost time after going down with the injury in the Pacers' first game of the campaign.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Available to play
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Nembhard (shoulder) will be available to play Saturday against the Nuggets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard is set to return from a seven-game absence, and he will have his minutes monitored in his first game back. Once he's fully up to speed, he'll likely chip away at RayJ Dennis' minutes.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Iffy for Saturday
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Nembhard (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
After missing the last seven games due to a shoulder issue, Nembhard has a chance to make his return to the floor. He's played in only one game this season. If he's ruled out again, his next chance to play will be Sunday against the Warriors.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Out again Wednesday
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Nembhard (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against the Nets.
Nembhard has been sidelined since tweaking his shoulder Opening Night. He remains without an official timetable for a return. The team continues to treat him as day-to-day, but Nembhard can be considered doubtful for future contests until he returns to practice.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play Monday
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Nembhard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Nembhard exited the Pacers' season opener against the Thunder with a left shoulder strain and has remained sidelined since. In his absence, Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis (back) have handled increased roles and should continue to do so until Nembhard returns.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Remains out Saturday
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Nembhard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Nembhard hasn't played since the regular-season opener and doesn't have a return timetable, but the Pacers are still treating him as day-to-day. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Bennedict Mathurin (toe) and Obi Toppin (foot) all sidelined, Quenton Jackson, RayJ Dennis, Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker have all been handling major roles. Nembhard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the team releases an official update.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out for Friday
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Nembhard (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Nembhard will miss a fourth straight game due to a shoulder strain. His next chance to return to the court will be Saturday against the Warriors. With Indiana depleted at point guard, Ben Sheppard will remain in the streaming conversation.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play vs. Dallas
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Nembhard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Nembhard will miss a third straight game due to a shoulder injury. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Friday against the Hawks.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Remaining out Sunday
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Nembhard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Nembhard exited Thursday's game against the Thunder with a left shoulder strain and will miss both ends of the Pacers' weekend back-to-back as a result. Ben Sheppard drew the start in his absence Saturday and is expected to continue filling that role Sunday and until Nembhard is able to return.
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