Andrew Nembhard Injury Status Update for March 17th, 2026
Andrew Nembhard of the Pacers has been ruled out and will not play today. Andrew was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 16th game Andrew has missed this season.
Andrew Nembhard Season Averages
Andrew's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pacers rotation. Across 50 games this season, he's averaging 17.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game while playing 31.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.4 | 17.1 | 2.8 | 7.4 | 13.5 |
Pacers Performance With & Without Andrew Nembhard
The numbers tell a clear story about Andrew's value to the Pacers. With Andrew in the lineup this season, the team is 11-39. Without him, they've gone 4-10. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (106.5 vs 109.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 11-39 | 4-10 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.6 | 106.5 | -3.1 |
| Def Rating | 118.0 | 113.7 | -4.3 |
| Net Rating | -8.5 | -7.3 | +1.2 |
| PPG | 110.9 | 109.3 | -1.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Andrew Nembhard?
When Andrew sits, other Pacers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Kam Jones and Aaron Nesmith stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Andrew has been out this season, Kam Jones has averaged 6.0 additional field goal attempts, 16.9 extra minutes, 2.4 more rebounds and 5.7 more assists.
FGA: +6.0 | MPG: +16.9 | RPG: +2.4 | APG: +5.7
When Andrew has been out this season, Aaron Nesmith has averaged 4.5 more points per game and 5.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +4.5 | FGA: +5.0
Andrew Nembhard Betting Trends
For bettors, Andrew's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pacers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Andrew has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Nembhard) Ben Sheppard PTS UNDER: 11-3 (+7.9u, 9.0 / -111 avg. line) Ben Sheppard 3PM UNDER: 10-4 (+5.7u, 1.6 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Andrew Nembhard's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pacers @ Knicks - March 17, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Out) New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Andrew's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pacers.