The 1-7 Indiana Pacers are set to face the 6-2 Denver Nuggets on Saturday night at 9 p.m., aiming for their second win of the season. Indiana begins a four-game road trip following a 112-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who had been winless before that game. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are riding a three-game winning streak, including a recent 129-104 triumph over the Golden State Warriors.
Last season, Indiana and Denver split their meetings 1-1. Notably, before the Pacers' 125-120 win on April 6, they had endured nine consecutive losses to the Nuggets. This game offers Indiana another chance to defeat the Nuggets, currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
“Nembhard's return is fantastic news for the Pacers as they deal with numerous injuries in the backcourt.”
The Pacers hope this game will mark a turning point in their season as they challenge a strong Denver Nuggets squad.
Author's summary: Andrew Nembhard's return from injury offers the struggling Pacers a vital backcourt boost as they face the in-form Nuggets, aiming to break their losing streak.