Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs ...

"Andrew Nembhard was huge for us down the stretch ... More importantly, the Pacers' improved defense has much to do with Nembhard's laser-focused attentiveness on the perimeter.

"Andrew Nembhard was huge for us down the stretch ... More importantly, the Pacers' improved defense has much to do with Nembhard's laser-focused attentiveness on the perimeter.

top perimeter defenders Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith and the long-armed Siakam being the less enticing alternatives. Haliburton has admittedly had to become more devoted on defense so as ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- When they were kids, Andrew and younger brother Ryan Nembhard got blue Under Armour wrist bands with the words "Be Elite" engraved on them and made them their constant accessories.

But Andrew Nembhard, well, he didn’t come up ... because he speeds you up when you have the ball. He leads a defense that, despite its reputation, forces tough shots, which allows the Pacers ...

Andrew Nembhard didn't record a block or a steal ... Still, despite stellar defense, the Pacers allowed the Cavs to storm back from a 12-point deficit and actually take the lead in the fourth ...