Andrew Nembhard scores career-high 32 points

Andrew Nembhard’s remarkable playoff run continued Saturday night with the best performance of his young NBA career.

Playing without starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was out with a sore hamstring, Nembhard elevated his game once again, scoring 21 points in the first half and finishing with a career-high 32 points, 9 assists assists and 4 rebounds in the Indiana Pacers’ 114. -11 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

“Andrew Nembhard was spectacular in that second quarter,” JJ Redick said on the ABC broadcast. The old Gonzaga men’s basketball The star received praise throughout the match for his fearless play.

“Andrew Nembhard looks like Luka Doncic for crying out loud,” Steven A. Smith said on the ABC halftime show.

Nembhard was 8 of 10 from the field, including 3 of 3 from the 3-point line, in the first half. He buried a deep right wing three just before the halftime buzzer to give the Pacers a 69-57 lead.

Nembhard finished the game 12 of 21 from the field and 4 of 7 from downtown. Here are other highlights from Nembhard regarding his career-best performance:

The Celtics lead the series 3-0 with Game 4 scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. PT in Indianapolis.