Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Out for regular-season finale
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Mathurin won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cavaliers due to left calf injury management.
With the Pacers locked into the No. 4 seed, Mathurin, Pascal Siakam (elbow) and Tyrese Haliburton (back) will all take a seat for the regular-season finale. They should all be back in action for Indiana's first-round matchup against the Bucks.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Getting starting nod
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Mathurin is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Magic, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Mathurin will enter the starting lineup Friday due to all five of Indiana's typical starters being ruled out. Mathurin has averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.0 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Scores 13 points off bench
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Mathurin provided 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 victory over Cleveland.
Mathurin didn't have his best shooting performance from three-point range, but he still posted a decent line as Indiana secured a two-point win over a resting Cavaliers team. The Pacers will rest most of their starters in the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday against the Magic, so Mathurin should have a sizable uptick in his usage rate in that contest. He'll probably operate as one of the Pacers' go-to offensive options.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Lives at free-throw line in return
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Mathurin (calf) recorded 20 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-16 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes Friday in the Pacers' 140-112 win over the Jazz.
Back in action after missing the previous three games due to left calf injury management, Mathurin paced the Pacers bench in scoring thanks largely to his knack for drawing contact. The 16 free-throw tries were a season-high total for Mathurin, who is converting at an 83.4 percent clip on 4.5 attempts per game on the season.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Good to go Friday
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Mathurin (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mathurin will return from a three-game absence Friday due to a left calf injury. Over his last five appearances (one start), the 22-year-old swingman has averaged 17.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.0 minutes per contest. Additionally, Mathurin has scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven outings.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Questionable for Friday
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Mathurin (calf) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
A left calf injury has kept Mathurin out for the previous three contests, but he has a chance to return to the court Friday. If cleared to play, Mathurin should serve in his typical sixth-man role.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Ruled out vs. Charlotte
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Mathurin (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mathurin will miss a third straight game for the Pacers on Wednesday due to a left calf issue. Indiana will likely turn to Ben Sheppard against Charlotte, with Mathurin still on the mend.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Not playing Monday
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Mathurin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Monday will be the second straight game Mathurin will miss due to left calf soreness, and his next opportunity to take to the court will be Wednesday against Charlotte. Ben Sheppard should see a boost in playing time off the bench with Mathurin sidelined.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Listed out for Saturday
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Mathurin is out for Saturday's game against Thunder due to left calf soreness.
It's a new injury for Mathurin, who sees his next chance to return come Monday against the Kings. Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard should both see an uptick in playing time from the starting lineup in Mathurin's absence, with Ben Sheppard potentially seeing a boost in minutes as well.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Cleared to play Monday
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Mathurin (ankle) will play in Monday's game against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Mathurin will shake off a questionable tag Monday due to a sprained left ankle. The 22-year-old swingman has scored 20-plus points in three of the club's last four outings (three starts), during which he has averaged 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 49.1 percent from the field across 33.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Questionable for Monday
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Mathurin is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.
Mathurin has been playing well of late, logging four straight double-digit scoring outings, but he now finds himself on the injury report with a left ankle injury. If Mathurin is unable to go, most of his usage will likely be absorbed by the starting five, while Jarace Walker could see a slight uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Shifts to bench Saturday
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Mathurin closed with 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 108-103 victory over the Nets.
Mathurin moved back to the bench following the return of Tyrese Haliburton from a three-game absence as a result of a back injury. As expected, Mathurin's playing time took a hit, as did his production. He has scored at least 20 points in three straight games, serving as a primary scoring option in Haliburton's absence. It's been another inconsistent season for Mathurin, averaging 16.2 points and 1.5 three-pointers in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Bench role against Brooklyn
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Mathurin will come off the bench during Saturday's game against the Nets.
Mathurin will be in the second unit Saturday due to Tyrese Haliburton (back) returning to the lineup for Indiana. In 15 games in a reserve role, the 22-year-old forward averages 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 49 percent from the floor and 40.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Starting Monday vs. Chicago
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Mathurin is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Monday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mathurin will make his first start since Feb. 8 due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (hip). Mathurin returned Saturday from a four-game absence due to a left wrist sprain and finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals over 40 minutes.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Pours in 30 in return
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Mathurin recorded 30 points (9-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 40 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 120-118 loss to Atlanta.
The third-year wing led the Pacers in scoring on the night and nearly dragged them to a comeback win after they found themselves staring at a 20-point deficit heading into the second quarter. Mathurin has missed the previous four games due to a wrist issue, but he looked 100 percent healthy upon his return. The 30 points represented his best scoring effort since he erupted for 38 against the Knicks on Nov. 10.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Upgraded to available
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Mathurin (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Head coach Rick Carlisle "doesn't know for sure" if there will be a restriction on Mathurin's minutes, but the forward will suit up following a four-game absence. Mathurin is averaging 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 11 outings off the bench this season.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Out vs. Atlanta
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Mathurin (wrist) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
The Pacers will be shorthanded in terms of scoring weapons Thursday since they'll be missing both Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton (hip). This will be Mathurin's fourth straight absence due to a left wrist sprain, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return for a rematch against the Hawks on Saturday.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Questionable for Thursday
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Mathurin (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mathurin is dealing with a left wrist sprain that has sidelined him for the last three games. A decision on his status will probably be made closer to Thursday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If he can't go, expect Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Ben Sheppard to see more minutes to compensate for the loss of Mathurin, particularly on the offensive end of the court.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Mathurin is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Houston due to a sprained left wrist.
Head coach Rick Carlisle said before Sunday's win over Chicago that Mathurin is day-to-day with the injury, but the third-year swingman is unlikely to conclude a two-game absence against the Rockets. Mathurin's eventual return would likely translate to fewer minutes for Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard and Ben Sheppard, but they should each hang onto larger roles for at least one more outing.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Won't play Friday
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Mathurin has been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami due to a left wrist sprain, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.
Mathurin was a late addition to the injury report due to the wrist injury, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against Chicago. Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Mathurin sidelined.
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