The Indiana Pacers absorbed what could be a huge blow after Andrew Nembhard suffered a shoulder injury in their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday.

Nembhard sustained it in the first quarter but kept playing until the second frame. During halftime, it was announced that he was ruled out for the rest of the contest.

The Pacers lost to the Thunder in double overtime , 141-135, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploding for a career-high 55 points.

After the game, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle didn't sound too optimistic with Nembhard's status.

“We’ll find out more tomorrow. He’s going to get some tests done. But this is going to potentially present some big challenges,” said Carlisle, as quoted by Pacers reporter Scott Agness.

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