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November 29, 2025
Playing vs. Chicago
Nembhard (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, head coach Rick Carlisle told Tony East of Forbes.com.
Analysis
Nembhard sat out Friday's win over the Wizards, but he'll be back for this matchup against the Bulls. The floor general is averaging 18.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game in November. He should handle a sizable usage rate as one of the Pacers' go-to options on offense alongside Pascal Siakam.
November 29, 2025
Questionable for Saturday
Nembhard (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Nembhard sat out Friday's 119-86 victory over the struggling Wizards, but his presence is more important in a matchup against the Bulls. We'll see if he can give it a go, but if not, more minutes and usage should be in store for Ben Sheppard, Garrison Mathews, T.J. McConnell and other backcourt options.
November 28, 2025
Ruled out Friday
Nembhard (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
Friday is the first part of a back-to-back set for Indiana, and head coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful that Nembhard will return Saturday against the Bulls, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. T.J. McConnell appears to be the most likely candidate to replace Nembhard in the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in minutes as well.
November 27, 2025
Questionable to play Friday
Nembhard is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a right quadriceps contusion.
Analysis
The Pacers can't afford more injuries to their roster, but now it seems a decision on Nembhard will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Nembhard is unable to go, expect T.J. McConnell to be promoted to a starting role in the backcourt.
November 27, 2025
Modest production Wednesday
Nembhard had nine points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 97-95 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis
Nembhard struggled to find any rhythm, shooting poorly from both the field and the charity stripe. While nights like this are to be expected from a player who has been thrust into a sizeable role, Nembhard remains a clear must-roster player across all formats. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 18.1 points, 6.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.