Andrew Nembhard’s performance in his homecoming game proved the difference as the Indiana Pacers topped the Toronto Raptors, completing a season series sweep. Nembhard scored 25 points with 10 assists, hitting a late-game dagger to keep Indiana’s play-in chances alive.
Nembhard was one of three Canadians to start tonight’s game for the Pacers, joined by Oshae Brissett and Bennedict Mathurin, also making his debut north of the border. They rewarded Rick Carlisle’s decision immediately, with Brissett and Mathurin each knocking down threes and Nembhard completing a layup to push Indiana out to a 10-5 lead in the opening minutes.