Who would step up in Tyrese Haliburton's absence? Enter, Andrew Nembhard.
With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined with a hamstring injury, Andrew Nembhard stepped up in a big way in the Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pacers guard scored a game-high 21 points in the first half, including a deep 3-pointer late in the half to give Indiana a 69-57 lead over Boston on Saturday night.
Andrew Nembhard from way downtown 🔥
he scores his third three with seconds remaining in the half. pic.twitter.com/LAG1YM1jfj— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 26, 2024
Nembhard hit 8-of-10 shots, including 2-of-2 from behind the arc as the Pacers offense was in high gear, shooting a scorching 63.6% in the first half.
Andrew Nembhard Fan Club President
— Derek Schultz (@Schultz975) May 26, 2024
Andrew Nembhard with a playoff career-high 21 points already in the first half 😤 pic.twitter.com/NQ4EyeS1iu
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 26, 2024
Nembhard is playing like a star.
— The Shop (@TheShopIndy) May 26, 2024
I mentioned at some point early in the series that Derrick White is the sort of player Andrew Nembhard should strive to be, and I know he has a lot of respect for White. But he is winning that matchup tonight.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) May 26, 2024
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