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 this season. The game starts at 9 p.m., kicking off the Pacers' four-game road trip.
Coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had no wins before that match, the Pacers face a Nuggets team riding a three-game winning streak, including a 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Recent Encounters and Season Series
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their matchups with one win each. Before Indiana's 125-120 win on April 6, the Pacers had suffered nine consecutive losses to the Nuggets. This Saturday, they look to challenge the current No. 4 seed in the Western Conference once again.
Injury Updates
- The key change on Indiana’s injury report is guard Andrew Nembhard, who injured his shoulder on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and missed subsequent games.
- Nembhard is now available to return for the game against Denver, a significant boost for the Pacers’ backcourt plagued by injuries.
- If Nembhard had remained unavailable, Indiana likely would have depended on newly acquired Monte Morris, who reportedly will play against his former team.
"Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt."
This matchup presents a chance for the struggling Pacers to halt a tough streak and challenge a strong Nuggets squad on the road.
Summary: After a series of setbacks, the Pacers welcome Andrew Nembhard back from injury, aiming to improve their season record against a dominant Nuggets team with momentum.