Pacers vs. Nuggets injury report Nov. 8: Andrew Nembhard update, Jamal Murray, more

Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report - November 8

The Indiana Pacers, with a 1-7 record, face the Denver Nuggets, who stand at 6-2, on Saturday night. The game marks the beginning of the Pacers' four-game road trip, starting at 9 p.m.

Coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets—who had not won a game before that—Indiana is aiming for their second victory of the season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak, including a recent 129-104 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.

Last season, Indiana and Denver split their matchups evenly, each team winning once. Prior to Indiana's 125-120 victory on April 6, the Pacers had suffered nine consecutive losses to the Nuggets. This Saturday, Indiana hopes to claim another win against the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

Injury Updates

The key update for Indiana involves guard Andrew Nembhard, who injured his shoulder during the opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since.

“Andrew Nembhard is available to make his return against Denver,”

a positive development for the Pacers, who have been managing multiple injuries in their backcourt.

Had Nembhard been unable to play, Indiana would have likely depended on recently acquired Monte Morris, who is reportedly ready to face his former team.

Season Context

The Pacers aim to leverage Nembhard’s return while entering a challenging stretch on the road against a strong Nuggets squad.

Author’s summary: The Pacers seek their second win of the season with Andrew Nembhard returning, facing a strong Nuggets team riding a three-game winning streak.

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