FEBRUARY 17 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
BENNEDICT MATHURIN #00 - SHOOTING GUARD - INDIANA PACERS
18.8 PPG •
6.6 RPG •
1.6 APG
18.8 PPG
6.6 RPG
1.6 APG
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Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers' All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a...FEBRUARY 17
Out for Wednesday Mathurin (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Toronto, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Mathurin will miss Indiana's final game heading into the All-Star break, giving him a full week to rest up until the Pacers' next game on February 22. With Mathurin watching from the sidelines Wednesday, perhaps Doug McDermott will be able to get more involved in the rotation.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Battling bruised knee Mathurin is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in Toronto due to a bruised right knee.
Impact Mathurin likely suffered the injury at some point in Monday's 111-102 loss to Charlotte, and the bruised knee may explain in part why he was held to 15 minutes; he had played at least 20 minutes in all but one of his previous 17 outings. Though Mathurin looks as though he'll travel with the Pacers to Toronto, a decision on his status for the game may not be made until after the medical team has a chance to assess him during shootaround Wednesday morning.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Fading significantly Mathurin finished Monday's 111-102 loss to the Hornets with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes.
Impact Mathurin found no rhythm and was scarcely incorporated into the offense Monday. Across three games since the exodus of Buddy Hill to Philadelphia, Mathurin has combined for 15 points on 4-for-21 shooting. Mathurin can boom on any given night, but he gives off energy as the odd-man-out in Indiana.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Thursday Mathurin (illness) will be available to play Thursday against the Warriors.
Impact Mathurin will return from a one-game absence, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Ben Sheppard. Mathurin may have gotten a little boost at the trade deadline with the departure of Buddy Hield, so it'll be interesting to see if he's more aggressive in the second unit moving forward.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against Golden State Mathurin (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.
Impact Mathurin is in danger of missing his second straight game Thursday due to a stomach ailment. If Mathurin is ultimately ruled out, Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield and Ben Sheppard should continue to receive increased playing time.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Tuesday Mathurin (illness) will not play Tuesday versus Houston, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports
Impact Mathurin will be sidelined due to a stomach ailment. Mathurin has come off the bench for seven of his past eight appearances, but his void will likely be filled by extra usage for Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield and Ben Sheppard.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Battling an illness Mathurin is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston due to an illness.
Impact Mathurin's addition to the injury report within three hours of Indiana's 7 p.m. ET game versus the Rockets makes his status extremely murky. He is joined by Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) and Jalen Smith (back) on the Pacers' injury report.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Mathurin isn't starting Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Mathurin has been cleared to suit up for a second consecutive game Sunday, but he'll retreat to the bench after joining the starting lineup for Friday's loss to Sacramento. Over 33 bench appearances this year, he's averaged 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26.4 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for action Mathurin (toe) will play Sunday versus Charlotte.
Impact Mathurin will suit up for a second consecutive game following a two-game absence due to a toe sprain. He logged a full 37-minute workload in Friday's loss to Sacramento, putting him on track for no restrictions Sunday. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring/back) is a game-time decision, which is a swing factor for the upside of Indiana's offense holistically.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Hornets Mathurin is questionable to face the Hornets on Sundays with a right toe sprain.
Impact Mathurin has been battling a toe issue since the end of January, missing two games as a result. However, he was able to play 37 minutes Friday against the Kings and erupted for 31 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Leads all scorers in loss Mathurin had 31 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 133-122 loss to Sacramento.
Impact Mathurin moved back into the starting lineup, leading all scorers with 31 points in 37 minutes. The Pacers made several changes to their opening unit, with Mathurin joined by T.J. McConnell and Isaiah Jackson. It is unclear whether Mathurin will stick as a starter moving forward but given his ability to be a high-volume scorer, he is worth grabbing if he was dropped in your league.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bennedict Mathurin Tallied 31 Points on 10-14 FG Against the Kings | Indiana Pacers
FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE
Cleared to play Friday Mathurin (toe) is available for Friday's game against Sacramento, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Impact Mathurin will return to action following a two-game absence due to a toe injury. He's come off the bench in his last six appearances, averaging 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday Mathurin (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Mathurin has missed the last two games due to a toe injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. If he's sidelined, Andrew Nembhard will likely see additional run for Indiana.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Mathurin (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Mathurin continues to deal with a toe injury and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Andrew Nembhard will likely see additional run for the Pacers once again.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Mathurin (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game in New York.
Impact Mathurin sat out Tuesday's game, which resulted in most of his minutes shifting to Andrew Nembard. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Thursday, and managers can expect to get another update following shootaround.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Tuesday Mathurin (toe) will not play Tuesday versus Boston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Impact Mathurin's streak of perfect attendance will be snapped at 47 games. His next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday versus the Knicks. Buddy Hield has struggled of late, but he, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard will each have an uptick in offensive volume available for the taking.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Tuesday Mathurin (toe) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Mathurin appears to have sustained a toe injury since his 24-point performance against the Grizzlies on Sunday, which led to his recent addition to the injury report. He has yet to miss a game this season, but if he were unable to go, the Pacers would probably look to Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin to see extended minutes.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Top scorer off bench in win Mathurin provided 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Mathurin provided a much-needed spark off the bench, leading all Pacers in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of three and finishing three boards short of a double-double. Mathurin has scored 24 or more points in six games this season, hauling in seven or more rebounds in four of those outings.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Bennedict Mathurin guides Pacers past Grizzlies Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to pour in a team-high 24 points as the Indiana Pacers overcame the absence of All-Star guard Tyrese H...
JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bennedict Mathurin guides Pacers past Grizzlies Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to pour in a team-high 24 points as the Indiana Pacers overcame the absence of All-Star guard Tyrese H...
JANUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bennedict Mathurin scores 24 to lead Pacers over Grizzlies 116-110
Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points off the bench, Jalen Smith sank a go-ahead 3-pointer late, and the Indiana Pacers won their third consecutive home game 116-110 over the Memphis...JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
