Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report - November 8
The 1-7 Indiana Pacers face the 6-2 Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, aiming for their second win of the season. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. as part of the Pacers' four-game road trip.
Indiana recently lost 112-103 to the Brooklyn Nets, who had been winless prior to that game. Meanwhile, Denver enters the matchup on a three-game winning streak, including a 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Season Series Context
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their matchups 1-1. Before Indiana's 125-120 win on April 6, the Pacers had dropped nine consecutive games to the Nuggets. On Saturday, Indiana aims to claim another victory against the Nuggets, currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates for Saturday's Game
The only update for Indiana is on guard Andrew Nembhard, who suffered a shoulder injury on opening night versus the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since. The Canadian guard is now expected to return against Denver, a major boost for the Pacers' backcourt, which has been hit hard by injuries.
If Nembhard had been unable to play, Indiana would likely turn to Monte Morris, recently acquired and available to face his former team.
"Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt."
Author’s summary: Andrew Nembhard’s return bolsters the injury-hit Pacers as they challenge the strong Denver Nuggets while seeking their second win of the season.