Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Hands out 19 dimes in 34 minutes
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Nembhard produced 14 points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and 19 assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 loss to the Lakers.
Nembhard ran the offense to perfection, setting a career high in assists and becoming just the fifth player in franchise history to record 19 dimes, joining Tyrese Haliburton, Jamaal Tinsley, Mark Jackson and Jalen Rose. He paired that with just two turnovers and a plus-4 differential in the narrow loss.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Available to play
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Nembhard (calf) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Lakers.
Nembhard was listed as probable for Wednesday's game, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 assists and 1.9 triples per game this season.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Back on injury report for Wednesday
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Nembhard is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a right calf contusion.
Nembhard was listed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Monday's game with the same calf injury and was ultimately cleared to play, so the fact that he's tagged as probable is likely a sign that he's on track to suit up again Wednesday. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Productive in return
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Nembhard (calf) finished Saturday's 134-119 loss to the Spurs with 25 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven assists, one rebound and one steal over 28 minutes.
Nembhard was cleared to play Saturday after missing the Pacers' prior three games due to a right calf contusion. The fourth-year guard scored 15 of his team-high 25 points in the second half and finished second on the Pacers in assists behind T.J. McConnell (eight). Nembhard has missed eight of Indiana's 22 games since Feb. 2 due to multiple injuries, but the 2022 second-round pick is enjoying a career-best season, due in most part to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out Wednesday
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Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Nembhard will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in San Antonio on Saturday. With the 26-year-old guard sidelined, T.J. McConnell is in line to draw another start, while Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Taelon Peter are all candidates to see increased playing time.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Listed out Tuesday
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Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New York.
Nembhard is in line for a second straight absence as a result of a bruised right calf. T.J. McConnell drew the start in Nembhard's place Sunday and should be considered the favorite to do so again Tuesday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out for Sunday
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Nembhard (calf) is out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
With Nembhard unavailable, Kam Jones will have a chance to start and there will be more minutes available for T.J. McConnell and Taelon Peter. For now, Nembhard should be considered questionable for Tuesday's road game against the Knicks.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Thursday
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Nembhard is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to neck and lower-back soreness.
Thursday is the front half of Indiana's back-to-back, so Nembhard is likely to sit out one leg or the other. The bulk of the minutes at point guard could fall into the hands of Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones on Thursday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Nembhard is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to lower back and neck soreness.
Nembhard was cleared to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Blazers, but he's on track to get a rest day Tuesday evening. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be in line for a start at point guard, assuming Nembhard is downgraded to out closer to tipoff.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Sunday
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Nembhard (back/neck) is available for Sunday's game against Portland.
Nembhard will shed his questionable tag due to neck and back soreness and suit up for a third consecutive contest. Over six appearances since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes eight dimes vs. LAL
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Nembhard finished Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers with 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes.
Nembhard finished Friday's game as the Pacers' leader in assists, and while he struggled from beyond the arc, he ended as the team's second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (26 points). Nembhard has played in six of the Pacers' eight games since the All-Star break while working through back and neck injuries, and over that span he has averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Probable for Friday
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Nembhard is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers due to low-back and neck soreness.
Nembhard was able to play through these two issues Wednesday, and the probable designation is a sign that he expects to do so again Friday. The Pacers should have another update on his status closer to game time.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Available Wednesday
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Nembhard (back/neck) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to neck and back soreness. Over four outings since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 17.5 points, 6.3 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Iffy for Wednesday
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Nembhard (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Nembhard sat out Sunday's clash due to back soreness, but he's since been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday. He'll presumably be re-evaluated closer to tipoff to determine whether he can take the court in Los Angeles.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Sunday
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Nembhard (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Nembhard was originally considered doubtful to suit up Sunday, and while he is still leaning toward the doubtful side of his new tag, this upgrade suggests he has made some progress in his recovery from a lingering back issue. If Nembhard is unable to play for a second consecutive game, the Pacers would likely rely on Quenton Jackson, T.J. McConnell and Kam Jones to handle the majority of the backcourt duties.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Thursday
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Nembhard (back) will play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard is shedding a questionable designation Thursday, and he should be able to handle his usual workload. Across his last six appearances, the fourth-year guard has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Big double-double in return
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Nembhard (back) closed Sunday's 134-130 loss to the Mavericks with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
After sitting out Friday's loss in Washington, Nembhard recorded his ninth double-double of the season Sunday. The last-place Pacers have limited his availability of late, but Nembhard has been quite effective when active for fantasy managers. Over his last 12 appearances, Nembhard has averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) will play Sunday against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard skipped Friday's loss to the Wizards with that game being the second of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Sunday evening and should see his usual workload. With Nembhard back in the mix, Kam Jones' minutes could dip.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Could play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Nembhard was held out of the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Friday against the Wizards while managing a lower-back injury, but the fourth-year pro has the chance to return for Sunday's contest against Dallas. He has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 30.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Doubtful for Friday
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Nembhard (back) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Washington.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it's not a surprise to see the team looking to rest Nembhard. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable, and Kam Jones (back) is too, so the team could be very shorthanded in the backcourt.
