Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report - November 8
The 1-7 Indiana Pacers face the 6-2 Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at 9 p.m. as they seek their second win of the season. The Pacers enter the game after a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had been winless before that matchup. Meanwhile, the Nuggets come in on a three-game winning streak, including a recent 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Season History and Current Outlook
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their series 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, the Pacers will challenge the Nuggets, currently seeded fourth in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
The key update for Indiana is on guard Andrew Nembhard. He suffered a shoulder injury on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since. However, he is now available to return for the game against Denver.
Nembhard's return is a positive development amid several backcourt injuries for the Pacers. Without him, they would have depended on newly acquired Monte Morris, who is reportedly active for the game against his former team.
“Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt.”
Author's summary: The Pacers aim for their second victory with Andrew Nembhard back in the lineup, facing a strong Nuggets team on a hot streak.