Key Starter Returns From Long Injury for Grizzlies vs Pacers

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is returning from a 12-game absence

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts with center Myles Turner (33) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers are set to tip off very shortly for the first game in their regular season series today. While both teams have some key injuries to starters, one team is about to receive some last-minute help.

The Grizzlies will be missing key starting center Zach Edey in today's battle against the Pacers. Fortunately, Brandon Clarke has done a fantastic job of replacing him during the team's five-game winning streak.

The Indiana Pacers have revealed that guard Andrew Nembhard will be returning from a 12-game knee injury today against the Grizzlies. Through seven games this season, Nembhard has averaged 7.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds on 39/23/80 shooting from the field. The Pacers have made an official announcement on his return.

Andrew Nembhard (left knee patellofemoral inflammation) is available to play today, per Coach Carlisle.

welcome back, Andrew 🙌 pic.twitter.com/sy1VPPng1H

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 1, 2024

This season is only the third season in Nembhard's career and he was expected to make a solid jump. So far, he's averaging less points and shooting worse than his usual career average, but one should expect that to increase because of the small sample size.

The Memphis Grizzlies have won five of the last six games against the Indiana Pacers, with the Pacers winning their most recent game on January 28, 2024. Memphis is a much different team than the injury-riddled one that they were last season.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers face off at 3:30 p.m. EST.

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