Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Double-doubles in Sunday's loss
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Nembhard contributed 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound and 11 assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to Orlando.
Nembhard recorded his third double-double of the season and scored at least 20 points for the first time since Dec. 22 -- although the fourth-year guard had scored in double digits in every contest in between. During that eight-game stretch, Nembhard is averaging 17.0 points, 7.9 assists, 3.0 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals per tilt.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes six dimes in Friday's loss
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Nembhard logged 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 123-113 loss to the Spurs.
Nembhard led the Pacers in assists Friday and finished second on the team in scoring and rebounds behind Pascal Siakam (23 points and nine rebounds). Nembhard has logged at least six dimes in six of his last seven outings, and over that span, he has averaged 16.6 points, 7.4 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 1.3 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Pops for 19 in loss
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Nembhard ended Wednesday's 112-110 loss to the Magic with 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
The fourth-year guard continues to make an impact at both ends of the court. Over the last 12 games, Nembhard has scored in double digits 10 times while recording at least one steal eight times, averaging 16.9 points, 7.3 assists, 2.8 boards, 1.7 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Nears double-double in defeat
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Nembhard notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight assists, four rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics.
After shooting just 5-for-16 from the field in Tuesday's blowout loss to Milwaukee, Nembhard bounced back with an efficient shooting performance Friday, albeit in another losing effort. The 25-year-old point guard led Indiana in scoring and knocked down a team-high-tying four triples, matching his season high for the second time in his last five outings. Additionally, he dished out a game-best eight dimes and has recorded at least six assists in three straight contests.
Nembhard supplied 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 103-95 loss to the Celtics.
Nembhard bounced back in the scoring column Monday after being held to seven points Saturday against the Pelicans. He also found a way to make an impact as a distributor, leading the Pacers in assists. Fantasy managers shouldn't be overly concerned about Nembhard's two uncharacteristic offensive performances within the last week, as he'll continue to see plenty of opportunities to produce across the board.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Drops 31 points in loss
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Nembhard amassed 31 points (12-19 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 loss to New York.
Nembhard put together one of the best scoring nights of his career Thursday night against the Knicks, posting his second 30-point game this season and fourth of his career. The 25-year-old guard bounced back with one of his most efficient performances as a scorer after shooting just 3-for-14 from the field in his most recent game against the Wizards on Sunday. The Gonzaga product remains a strong fantasy asset, averaging 18.5 points, 6.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 41.2 percent from three across 33.2 minutes over his last 11 games.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go Sunday
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle relayed that Nembhard (calf) will play against the Wizards on Sunday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game due to left calf soreness, but he has been given the green light to play. In the five games since Dec. 1, he has averaged 19.6 points, 7.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 1.2 steals over 32.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Iffy for Sunday
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Nembhard (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Nembhard is in jeopardy of missing his first game since Nov. 28 due to left calf soreness. If the point guard is ultimately ruled out, T.J. McConnell and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased minutes, while Quenton Jackson could enter the rotation. Over his last five games, Nembhard has averaged 19.6 points, 7.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 32.2 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Tallies 18 points in loss
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Nembhard accumulated 18 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to the 76ers.
Nembhard didn't have his most efficient shooting night from the floor, but he was active on the boards, setting a season high in rebounds. The 25-year-old guard finished Friday's contest as the Pacers' assist leader again and now has four straight games with at least seven dimes, averaging 19.3 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 32.3 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Propels Indy to victory
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Nembhard tallied 28 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 116-105 win over the Kings.
Nembhard put together a strong performance across the board, leading the Pacers in points and assists. This marks the first time this year that he's reached double-digit assists, beating his previous season high of nine dimes Nov. 9 against Golden State. Nembhard has also been active on the defensive end of late, racking up five steals over his last two appearances.
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.
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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