Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Second straight double-double
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Nembhard provided 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, 12 assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 120-118 loss to Atlanta.
The double-double was his second of the season, and they both came during a set of back-to-back games in Atlanta. Nembhard has produced double-digit dimes three times in the last five games, a stretch in which he's averaging 10.2 points, 8.6 assists, 3.6 boards, 2.0 steals, 1.4 threes and 0.8 blocks.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Nabs double-double in loss
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Nembhard amassed 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists and one rebound across 30 minutes during Thursday's 124-118 loss to Atlanta.
The 25-year-old took on more ball-handling duties due to Tyrese Haliburton (hip) being sidelined, leading the Pacers with a team-high mark in assists. Nembhard's 10 assists fueled his first double-double over 45 regular-season appearances, and he has recorded 10 or more assists just twice on the season. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, the combo guard has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 31.8 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Tallies six defensive stats
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Nembhard notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and four steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 115-102 win over the Rockets.
Nembhard let his defense do the talking, accumulating four steals and two blocks. With Tyrese Haliburton having found some rhythm on the offensive end, Nembhard has seen his scoring tail off recently. He has scored in single digits in four of the past five games, allowing him to focus on defense. He has at least one steal in seven consecutive games while playing a key role for the Pacers, who have won six of their last eight games.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Records six turnovers in win
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Nembhard posted seven points (3-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and one steal in Wednesday's 111-91 win over the Raptors.
Nembhard tied a career high with six turnovers Wednesday, although it ultimately didn't hinder the Pacers in a blowout win. The 25-year-old is known to be a steady ball-handler, but has struggled with ball security and giveaways lately. In 11 games in February, Nembhard is averaging 9.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting, but also 2.5 turnovers per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Continues to rack up steals Tuesday
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Nembhard posted eight points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 loss to the Knicks.
Nembhard's role on offense can be inconsistent, but he continues to make a big impact on the defensive side of the floor, as evidenced by his team-high three steals Tuesday. Over his last 12 games, the 25-year-old combo guard has averaged 10.9 points, 5.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 29.8 minutes. As long as he remains a starter for the Pacers, Nembhard's defensive capabilities should keep him in play as a fringe fantasy option in most leagues.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Tries to pick up slack in loss
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Nembhard logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 112-89 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Supplanting Tyrese Haliburton's production is no easy feat, but Nembhard did his level best amid his teammate's struggles in the loss. The guard was rewarded for his excellent work on defense in January, earning the title of Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Practices Friday
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Nembhard (back) wasn't limited during Friday's practice and is trending toward playing in Saturday's matchup versus the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard missed Wednesday's win over Detroit due to a thoracic spine sprain, though he is trending toward snapping his one-game absence streak Saturday. The 25-year-old can be considered questionable until the Pacers release their injury report Friday. Over his last five outings, Nembhard has averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 31.3 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out Wednesday
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Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
After nearly dropping a triple-double in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Nembhard will miss Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. The 24-year-old guard is having a solid season for the Pacers, averaging career-high numbers across the board, which means they'll miss him against a vastly improved Pistons squad. Ben Sheppard or Aaron Nesmith could end up being his replacement in the starting lineup for Indiana.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Wednesday
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Nembhard is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a thoracic spine sprain.
Nembhard is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 27 on account of the back injury. If the third-year guard is unable to play Wednesday, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard would likely represent the top candidates to take his spot in Indiana's starting five.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Fills stat sheet in victory
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Nembhard logged 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Saturday's 136-98 victory over the Spurs.
The 25-year-old posted a game-best mark in assists while also tying Thomas Bryant with a game-high three swipes. Nembhard delivered an efficient 15-point performance, tying his scoring total from the Pacers' previous two outings. The third-year pro has also finished as the club's top distributor in each of his last two outings, and he has dished out eight or more assists in five of his 30 regular-season appearances.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Top distributor in balanced outing
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Nembhard racked up eight points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 140-110 loss to the Spurs.
Nembhard distributed the ball well Thursday despite having somewhat of a quiet scoring performance, leading all Pacers in assists to go along with a team-high trio of steals in a balanced performance. Nembhard has handed out eight or more assists in four outings this season, doing so in two of his last four contests. He also matched a season high in steals, a mark he has recorded on two other occasions.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Records season highs in loss
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Nembhard amassed 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and three steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Nembhard finished the loss with season highs in both assists and steals through 26 regular-season appearances. However, the third-year guard struggled to find his rhythm shooting the rock Tuesday. The 24-year-old has scored in double figures in three of his last five outings, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 11.0 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Decent all-around performance
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Nembhard totaled eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 113-99 win over the Nets.
Nembhard has scored in single digits in three straight games, but he's gotten the job done in other areas for the Pacers. He added five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Monday's win over Brooklyn, as he continues to contribute as a solid two-way threat for Indiana this season.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: All-around showing as top scorer
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Nembhard amassed 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block across 29 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 loss to the Thunder.
Nembhard did a little bit of everything for Indiana in Thursday's outing, leading Pacers players in scoring while distributing the ball well and ending one board short of a double-double. Nembhard set season-high marks in scoring and rebounds while adding his sixth outing of the season with seven or more dimes.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Still managing knee injury
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Nembhard (knee/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
The Pacers will continue to manage Nembhard's left knee injury that caused him to be sidelined for 12 straight games in November, but it appears the third-year guard is also dealing with a left wrist sprain. Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker and T.J. McConnell would see an increase in playing time Sunday if Nembhard is unable to play.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Logs 22 minutes in return
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Nembhard produced eight points (4-5 FG), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Friday's 132-123 win over the Bulls.
Nembhard returned after missing the previous game as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury that cost him 12 games earlier in the season. He ended up logging 22 minutes, the most he has played since returning earlier in the week. Barring any setbacks, Nembhard should continue to ramp up his playing time to the point where he is serving as more of a typical starter.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go vs. Chicago
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Nembhard (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Nembhard was held out of Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left knee injury management, but he will return for Friday's contest. The 24-year-old averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 17.0 minutes over his last two outings.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will rest Wednesday
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Nembhard won't play Wednesday against the Nets due to left knee injury management.
Nembhard played in his second consecutive contest Tuesday following a 12-game absence, so he will be held out Wednesday for rest purposes. Quenton Jackson and T.J. McConnell are candidates to pick up some minutes in Nembhard's absence.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Available Tuesday
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Nembhard (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Nembhard will suit up for his second consecutive matchup following a 12-game absence due to left patellofemoral inflammation. During his return, the 24-year-old contributed 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 15 minutes. Nembhard will likely remain under a minutes restriction as the club works him back to playing form.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Sunday
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Nembhard (knee) will start in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies but will be subject to an unspecified minutes restriction, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard will return to action after a 12-game absence due to left patellofemoral inflammation. Since the 24-year-old likely isn't in optimal condition after the extended absence, the Pacers will monitor his playing time carefully Sunday, but Nembhard may need only a couple games before he's ready to handle a regular 25-plus-minute role. In his seven appearances this season prior to missing time with the injury, Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 26.7 minutes per game.
