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.

Indiana failed to get on the boards, as Portland dominated 51-39 regarding rebounds. Furthermore, Indiana shot an abysmal 27 percent from 3, while Portland converted 37.8 percent from such distance.

The Indiana Pacers had a great January, going 27-21 and establishing themselves as the fourth best team in the Eastern ...