Nembhard returns from back injury to pace Pacers with 29 points, 9 assists

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back soreness) returned to action Saturday against the Heat after missing Thursday's game. He led the Pacers with 29 points (10-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), adding nine assists, six rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes in the 123-99 win. This marks his second 20-plus point game in his last three appearances, and he's averaged 21.3 points, 10.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals over his last three outings. He's having a career-best season, averaging 17.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game.