Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report Nov. 8
Game Preview
The 1-7 Indiana Pacers will face the 6-2 Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at 9 p.m. as they aim to get their second win of the season. The Pacers are coming off a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had been winless before that game. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have won three consecutive games, including a 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their season series 1-1. Prior to the Pacers' 125-120 win on April 6, Indiana had lost nine straight games to Denver. On Saturday, the Pacers will try to defeat the current No. 4 seed in the Western Conference again.
Injury Updates
- The main change to Indiana's injury report is guard Andrew Nembhard’s status.
- Nembhard, who suffered a shoulder injury on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, is available to return after missing several games.
- His return is crucial for the Pacers, who are managing multiple backcourt injuries.
- If Nembhard had been unable to play, the team would likely have depended on 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.”
Full injury reports for other players were not updated for this matchup.
Author’s summary
Andrew Nembhard’s return boosts the injury-stricken Pacers as they prepare to face a strong Denver Nuggets team aiming for a fourth straight win.