Andrew Nembhard is showing exactly who he is, and can be, for the Indiana Pacers as they battle the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs.
He stood tall after contact with Patrick Beverley. Nembhard and Damian Lillard have been physical against one another, and the young Pacers guard hasn't been afraid of a moment with anyone. Despite this being his first playoff series, Nembhard seems built for this setting.
After a slow start, his play matched that mentality."Drew's tough. I just like that he's so calm, cool, and collected every single time," Pacers forward Pascal Siakam said after Game 2."He's growing every single day. His offense, he can do those things. He can get to the rim, he can make mid-range, threes," he added, sharing that Nembhard is getting better every day.
Nembhard, and the entire Indiana roster, had issues containing Lillard in Game 1. They botched a few coverages. But they hung in there and were better in the second half as they mounted a bit of a comeback, and they kept that momentum going in Game 2 when they were even better against the Milwaukee star.
Nembhard finished that game with 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. He doesn't have a turnover in the series so far. Lillard had fewer points and shot a worse percentage from three-point range in Game 2. Nembhard was terrific and a key part of Indiana being way better in the second game than the first one.
He's been a defender, and a crucial one even when considering Lillard's gaudy stat lines. His play finishing has been where it needs to be , and his cutting and shot creation have been impactful. This is meaningful for Nembhard, who had no playoff experience entering this season. He's taking steps forward as a player, and not just from a skill perspective. He's stronger mentally now, too.
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