Ryan Nembhard’s first NBA start is coming on a big stage, and it is the kind of moment that should have Andrew Nembhard grinning back in Indiana.

Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard is expected to join the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein, as relayed by CBS Sports. The undrafted rookie, on a two-way contract, earned the bump after a huge fourth quarter in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat that clearly grabbed the coaching staff’s attention.

For the season, Ryan Nembhard is averaging 3.0 points and 2.7 assists in limited minutes, while shooting 36.4% from the field via ESPN. Nothing gaudy yet, but the trust to start an NBA Cup game on the road against Luka Doncic and a 13-4 Lakers team says more than the early numbe

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