Nembhard finished with 15 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Nembhard made quite a name for himself during this run to the NBA Finals, but the Pacers ultimately came up one win short. To make matters worse, Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear during the game. That means in 2025-26, the Pacers could lean heavily on Nembhard in the backcourt. The 25-year-old guard appeared in 65 regular-season contests in 2024-25, posting averages of 10.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.
Nembhard racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 123-107 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Nembhard, who was a hero in the Game 1 win for his clutch jumper in the fourth quarter, was mostly kept in check Sunday as the Thunder evened the series at one win apiece. Nembhard has certainly made a name for himself in the postseason, posting averages of 12.8 points, 5.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 46.7 percent shooting from the field.
Nembhard provided 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and six steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nembhard was fantastic in the Game 6 win, playing elite defense, and limiting Jalen Brunson to just 19 points. The six steals marked a career high, coming just when the Pacers needed them the most. Although his offensive production can be a little unpredictable at times, he typically provides the team with a consistent defensive presence alongside Aaron Nesmith. Indiana will now face Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, the first time the Pacers have reached the top of the mountain since 2000.
Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Efficient performance Friday
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Nembhard finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 114-109 victory over New York in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nembhard continues to play his role to perfection, tallying double-digits for the eighth time in the past nine games. He has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in the past three games, landing multiple key shots toward the backend of games. The Pacers now lead the Eastern Conference Finals 2-0 and will head back to Indiana for games 3 and 4. A pair of victories would mean a trip to the NBA Finals for just the second time in the team's history.
Nembhard registered 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 victory over Cleveland in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Nembhard has been a breakout performer in the postseason, as evidenced by his increasing workloads -- T.J. McConnell played just 10 minutes Tuesday. Across 10 postseason games, Nembhard is shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 14.6 points, 6.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.8 minutes.
Nembhard ended Sunday's 129-109 victory over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 30 minutes.
Nembhard had a strong all-around performance in Game 4, highlighted by a game-high seven assists and three steals. Even though the Gonzaga product failed to crack double digits in the scoring column for the first time in this series, he was pivotal to the team's success Sunday, helping the Pacers take a commanding 3-1 lead.
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