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 Indiana's four-game road trip as they aim for their second win of the season.
Coming into the matchup, the Pacers are coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had not won a game before that encounter. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are enjoying a three-game winning streak, including a commanding 129-104 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Last season, both teams split their meetings with one win each. Before Indiana’s 125-120 victory on April 6, the Pacers had lost nine consecutive games to Denver. This Saturday, the Pacers will try to secure another victory against a Nuggets team currently seeded fourth in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
The only update to Indiana's injury report is regarding guard Andrew Nembhard. Nembhard sustained a shoulder injury during the Pacers’ opening night loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and has been sidelined since. He is now available to make his return against Denver, which is a significant boost for Indiana’s backcourt, which has been plagued by injuries.
"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 was expected to rely on Monte Morris, who recently joined the Pacers and is reportedly available to play against his former team, the Nuggets.
Game Context
- Pacers record: 1-7
- Nuggets record: 6-2
- Pacers’ recent game: Lost 112-103 to Brooklyn Nets
- Nuggets’ recent games: Three straight wins, including 129-104 vs. Warriors
- Last season series: Split 1-1 with Pacers winning final game 125-120
The Pacers face a challenging task against a confident Nuggets squad but hope to leverage Nembhard’s return and break their losing streak against Denver.
Author’s summary: The Pacers aim to end their tough start with Andrew Nembhard returning from injury as they face a hot Nuggets team looking to extend their winning streak.