Pacers vs. Nuggets Injury Report - November 8
The Indiana Pacers (1-7) will face the Denver Nuggets (6-2) on Saturday night as they aim for their second win this season. The game marks the start of a four-game road trip for the Pacers, tipping off at 9 p.m.
Recent Team Form
Indiana recently lost 112-103 to the Brooklyn Nets, who were winless before that game on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Denver is riding a three-game winning streak, including a 129-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Season Series History
- Last season, Indiana and Denver split their series 1-1.
- Prior to Indiana's 125-120 win on April 6, the Pacers had dropped nine consecutive games to the Nuggets.
- Denver is currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Injury Updates
The main update on Indiana’s injury report concerns guard Andrew Nembhard. He injured his shoulder on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has not played since, but he is expected to return Saturday against Denver.
Nembhard's return is a significant boost for the Pacers, who are dealing with multiple injuries in their backcourt.
Had Nembhard been unavailable, Indiana likely would have depended on Monte Morris, who recently joined the team and will be eligible to play against his former club.
Summary
With Andrew Nembhard back from injury and a tough opponent ahead, the Pacers look to break their losing streak on the road against a strong Nuggets squad.
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