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: 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.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes out seven assists
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Nembhard ended Sunday's 129-109 victory over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 30 minutes.
Nembhard had a strong all-around performance in Game 4, highlighted by a game-high seven assists and three steals. Even though the Gonzaga product failed to crack double digits in the scoring column for the first time in this series, he was pivotal to the team's success Sunday, helping the Pacers take a commanding 3-1 lead.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Drops team-high 23 points
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Nembhard recorded 23 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six assists in 37 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Nembhard played his role to perfection, helping the Pacers to an impressive road victory over the Cavaliers. It's been a solid postseason thus far for Nembhard, having now scored in double digits in five of his six games. While his numbers don't always reflect the impact he has for Indiana, it seems very likely he'll continue to play a key role in the team's efforts to return to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Strong outing in win
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Nembhard notched 15 points (5-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Nembhard produced a clutch steal with roughly 30 seconds to go in overtime to help the Pacers pull off an impressive comeback. Nembhard has been a breakout performer through five postseason outings, posting averages of 15.0 points on 49.2 percent shooting, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 2.2 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Drops 17 in Game 1 win
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Nembhard registered 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 117-98 win over Milwaukee in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series.
Nembhard made his presence felt in Game 1 against the Bucks with an efficient 8-for-13 tally from the floor. The Pacers will need this kind of production out of the young shooting guard if they hope to make a deep playoff run.
