Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Nembhard (knee) will start in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies but will be subject to an unspecified minutes restriction, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard will return to action after a 12-game absence due to left patellofemoral inflammation. Since the 24-year-old likely isn't in optimal condition after the extended absence, the Pacers will monitor his playing time carefully Sunday, but Nembhard may need only a couple games before he's ready to handle a regular 25-plus-minute role. In his seven appearances this season prior to missing time with the injury, Nembhard averaged 7.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 26.7 minutes per game.