Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report — November 8
The Indiana Pacers, holding a 1-7 record, are set to face the Denver Nuggets, who have a strong 6-2 start, on Saturday night at 9 p.m. This game kicks off the Pacers' four-game road trip.
Indiana is coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had been winless before that game, while Denver boasts a three-game winning streak, including a recent 129-104 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Last season, the Pacers and Nuggets split their matchups 1-1. Before Indiana’s 125-120 victory on April 6, the team had endured nine consecutive losses to Denver. The Pacers will aim to secure another win against the Nuggets, currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
The key update for Indiana is the status of guard Andrew Nembhard. He injured his shoulder during the season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since, but is now available to return for Saturday’s game.
Nembhard’s return is a significant boost to the Pacers, who are currently managing multiple injuries in their backcourt. Without him, Indiana would likely have relied on recent acquisition Monte Morris, who reportedly is available to play against his former team.
"Nembhard’s return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt."
The full injury report for both teams remains otherwise unchanged for the upcoming matchup.
Game Details
- Date & Time: Saturday at 9 p.m.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers (1-7) vs. Denver Nuggets (6-2)
- Venue: Road game for the Pacers
Author's summary: The Pacers look to gain momentum with Andrew Nembhard’s return as they face the Nuggets, who are riding a solid winning streak early this season.
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