Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report – November 8
The Indiana Pacers (1-7) face the Denver Nuggets (6-2) on Saturday night, aiming for their second win of the season. The game tips off at 9 p.m. as the Pacers begin a four-game road trip.
The Pacers are coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had no wins before that game. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have won three consecutive matches, including a 129-104 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Season History
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their series 1-1. Prior to the Pacers’ 125-120 win on April 6, Indiana had lost nine straight games to Denver. Saturday’s matchup offers the Pacers a chance to beat the Nuggets again, who are currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
- The key update for Indiana is guard Andrew Nembhard’s return. He injured his shoulder during the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has missed all games since.
- Nembhard, a Canadian native, is now expected to play against Denver, providing a boost to the injury-hit Pacers backcourt.
- If Nembhard had been unavailable, Indiana would likely depend on recently acquired Monte Morris, who is reportedly active for this game against his former team.
"Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt."
With several injuries in key positions, the Pacers will rely on this lineup adjustment to challenge the strong Nuggets squad.
Author's summary: Returning guard Andrew Nembhard boosts the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers as they face a tough Denver Nuggets team aiming to extend their winning streak.