Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report – November 8
The Indiana Pacers, currently holding a 1-7 record, will face the Denver Nuggets, who stand at 6-2, on Saturday night as they aim for their second win of the season. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. during the Pacers' four-game road trip.
The Pacers are coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had not won a game prior to that matchup on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have won three consecutive games, including a recent 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their games evenly at 1-1. Before Indiana's 125-120 win on April 6, the Pacers had endured a nine-game losing streak to the Nuggets. This Saturday, Indiana aims to add another win against Denver, currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
The primary update on Indiana’s injury report concerns guard Andrew Nembhard. Nembhard suffered a shoulder injury in the Pacers' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since. However, he is now available to return for Saturday’s game against Denver.
"Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt."
If Nembhard had been unable to play, Indiana would likely have relied on newly acquired guard Monte Morris, who is also expected to be available for the game, facing his former team.
Summary
- Pacers (1-7) vs. Nuggets (6-2) on Saturday at 9 p.m.
- Pacers lost to Brooklyn Nets 112-103 in their last game.
- Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak.
- Andrew Nembhard returns from shoulder injury for the Pacers.
- Monte Morris is also available to play.
Author’s summary: The Pacers hope Andrew Nembhard’s return bolsters their lineup as they face the strong Denver Nuggets during a challenging road trip.