Nembhard posted 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists and four rebounds over 33 minutes during the Pacers' 135-119 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday.
It was the sixth time in 13 regular-season games that Nembhard posted 20 or more points in a game, and he finished Monday's contest as the Pacers' second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (26 points). Nembhard is averaging 17.5 points, 6.2 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 31.0 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 campaign.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Playing vs. Chicago
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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: 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 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: 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: 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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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Out with shoulder strain
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Nembhard (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Nembhard is nursing a strained left shoulder in the aftermath of Thursday's loss to the Thunder. The Pacers are already depleted at point guard in the early stages of the season, with Nembhard joining Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) on the sidelines. Indiana could be forced to give Ben Sheppard a featured role in the backcourt Saturday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Goes down with shoulder injury
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Nembhard won't return for the second half of Thursday's game against the Thunder due to left shoulder soreness, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports. He'll finish the game with four points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and four assists in 17 minutes.
Nembhard wasn't spotted on the bench to begin the third quarter, and it was reported shortly after that he won't return to Thursday's matchup. Ben Sheppard started the second half in Nembhard's absence and should be in line for an uptick in opportunities down the stretch.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go Monday
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Nembhard (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Nembhard sat out Saturday's preseason win over Oklahoma City, though he'll return against San Antonio. With the 25-year-old guard back in action, Cameron Payne will slide to the bench.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Misses game Saturday
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Nembhard (rest) did not appear in Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Nembhard joined Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith on the bench for a planned maintenance day. Nembhard will likely be back in the lineup for Monday's exhibition against the Spurs.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Elite defensive effort
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Nembhard provided 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and six steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nembhard was fantastic in the Game 6 win, playing elite defense, and limiting Jalen Brunson to just 19 points. The six steals marked a career high, coming just when the Pacers needed them the most. Although his offensive production can be a little unpredictable at times, he typically provides the team with a consistent defensive presence alongside Aaron Nesmith. Indiana will now face Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, the first time the Pacers have reached the top of the mountain since 2000.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Efficient performance Friday
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Nembhard finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 114-109 victory over New York in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nembhard continues to play his role to perfection, tallying double-digits for the eighth time in the past nine games. He has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in the past three games, landing multiple key shots toward the backend of games. The Pacers now lead the Eastern Conference Finals 2-0 and will head back to Indiana for games 3 and 4. A pair of victories would mean a trip to the NBA Finals for just the second time in the team's history.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Plays well in Game 5 win
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Nembhard registered 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 victory over Cleveland in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Nembhard has been a breakout performer in the postseason, as evidenced by his increasing workloads -- T.J. McConnell played just 10 minutes Tuesday. Across 10 postseason games, Nembhard is shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 14.6 points, 6.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.8 minutes.
