Indiana Pacers Guard Andrew Nembhard and Houston Rockets Guard Amen Thompson have been named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Defensive Players of the Month for games played in January.

The NBA recognized Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard as January's Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Nembhard helped guide the Pacers to the league's third-best defensive rating ...

As the Indiana Pacers struggled through some early-season injuries, the team lost Andrew Nembhard for ... In his third NBA season, Nembhard is averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists ...

Nembhard amassed 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists and one rebound across 30 minutes during Thursday's 124-118 loss to Atlanta.

Tallies six defensive stats ...

The Indiana Pacers knew they had to improve their defense in the offseason. After last season's success, it was clear that the defense needed work. Rick Carlisle knew his team didn't need to be ...