Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard returns from neck strain to lead win over Memphis
The gist
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points in a 107-103 win over Memphis after a one-game neck absence.
His strong start comes as Indiana faces a crowded offseason of contract extensions.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026Nembhard was ruled out of a game at Milwaukee with a neck and back issue, one of five Pacers ruled out, coach Rick Carlisle said.
- Nov 1, 2026In his sixth start of the season, Nembhard scored 23 points in a 98-90 loss to Brooklyn while handling lead-guard duties.
- Nov 3, 2026Nembhard was removed from the injury report ahead of a game at Memphis, set to return from a one-game absence.
Key terms
- hamstring injury
- Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that bend the knee and extend the hip.
Source: Wikipedia