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BENNEDICT MATHURIN #00 - SHOOTING GUARD - INDIANA PACERS
18.9 PPG •
6.8 RPG •
1.6 APG
18.9 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.6 APG
Versatile excellence Mathurin had 30 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 131-123 victory over Detroit.
Impact Mathurin notched the third 30-point game of his career, while his eight assists marked a new personal high. Mathurin's trademark aggressiveness getting downhill was fully on display, but its presence as part of a well-rounded offensive showing is notable. Mathurin has averaged 16.3 points on 50.0 percent shooting in 10 games off the bench this season, and he's an integral factor in Indiana's future regardless of his role.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Mathurin and Haliburton star as Pacers hand Pistons their 20th straight loss with 131-123 victory
Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, winning 131-123DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 20 points off bench Mathurin ended Saturday's 123-109 loss to the Lakers with 20 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.
Impact The Pacers struggled to get things going against the Lakers and never really found themselves on the court the way it happened against Boston and Milwaukee, but Mathurin tried to provide a spark off the bench and finished the game as one of the team's top scorers. Mathurin has been far more consistent since returning to a bench role of late, averaging 13.7 points per game and shooting 46.2 percent from the field since being removed from the first unit. He was averaging 13.0 points and shooting 41.9 percent from the field as a starter.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another double-digit performance Mathurin supplied 16 points (5-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 122-112 victory over the Celtics.
Impact Mathurin was terrible from inside the arc, connecting on just one of seven attempts, but he was still able to extend his double-digit scoring streak to five games thanks to a quartet of three-pointers. During that stretch, Mathurin has averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25.8 minutes per game. Despite moving to the bench in mid-November, Mathurin is still playing heavy minutes and delivering solid scoring production, but his efforts in the peripheral categories leave fantasy managers in category leagues wanting more.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unproductive again Monday Mathurin notched 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and four rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact Mathurin offered very little again Monday, continuing his poor run of late. Since moving to the bench, it's been a whole lot of nothing for the sophomore. Although he has scored double-digits in four of the past five games, he has shot over 50 percent only once, adding basically nothing in terms of peripheral production. Despite the upside, Mathurin can be dropped in all standard formats.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to bench Mathurin isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact Mathurin will be replaced by Buddy Hield in the starting lineup Tuesday. This is a surprising move, as Mathurin is averaging 15.8 minutes, 6.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.2 minutes across his last five appearances. The second-year forward could still receive a similar amount of playing time as normal despite coming off the bench.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads starters despite foul trouble Mathurin posted 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 128-116 loss to Orlando.
Impact Mathurin led all Pacers starters in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound mark despite playing just 25 minutes while in foul trouble most of the game. Mathurin has tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds on three occasions this season, all of which have occurred over his last five games.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Limited impact in win Mathurin racked up eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 victory over the 76ers.
Impact Mathurin was held to a single-digit scoring total for a second consecutive matchup and was unable to generate any production in secondary categories. Although he remained in the starting lineup Tuesday, the 21-year-old was limited to just 16 minutes, his second-lowest total of the season.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Season-best outing in win Mathurin racked up 26 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over Milwaukee.
Impact Mathurin has his best outing of the season, leading all Pacers in rebounds while finishing with his first double-double of the year. Mathurin set season-high marks in both scoring and rebounds in the win, posting two straight games with at least 20 points and nine rebounds.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bennedict Mathurin Has Double-Double with 26 Points & 11 Rebounds in Win Over Bucks | Indiana Pacers
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Just misses double-double Mathurin had 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 134-118 win over the Jazz.
Impact The 22 points and four three-pointers were a season high for Mathurin, while the second-year guard fell one board shy of his first double-double of 2023-24. After a strong rookie campaign, the 21-year-old has had a little trouble getting going to kick off his sophomore season with the Pacers, scoring 10 points or less in four of eight games, but Wednesday's big performance could be a sign he's heating up.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bennedict Mathurin Drops 22 Points & 9 Rebounds in Win Over Jazz | Indiana Pacers
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Failing to impress Mathurin provided eight points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Mathurin's inefficiency on nights when he fails to earn free throws is a troubling trend. He's shooting just 39.3 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from beyond the arc through Indiana's first six games, but he's drawing shooting fouls on 15.8 percent of his possessions. His foul-drawing frequency ranks fourth among all wings and second among all combo guards in the league this season, making Mathurin a sneaky bounce-back candidate.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesday Mathurin (elbow) will play Wednesday against the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) both suffered injuries during Monday's loss to the Bulls and were initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's game. While Mathurin has been cleared, Haliburton has been ruled out, so the former may see an uptick in usage with Indiana down its No. 1 offensive weapon.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Mathurin (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.
Impact Mathurin suffered the injury during the first half of Monday's loss to the Bulls, but he finished the contest and scored nine second-half points. If the second-year wing is sidelined, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard would be candidates for increased playing time.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with right elbow injury Mathurin didn't practice Tuesday due to a right elbow injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Impact Mathurin reportedly suffered the injury during the first half of Monday's loss to the Bulls, but he still scored nine second-half points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT). Given the injury is to his shooting elbow, the Pacers will presumably proceed with caution. Coach Rick Carlisle said Mathurin will, at best, be listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup in Boston. If Mathurin is sidelined, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard would be candidates for increased roles.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Well-rounded stat line in win Mathurin amassed 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 143-120 win over the Wizards.
Impact Mathurin started in just 17 of 78 appearances last year, but he unsurprisingly took on a starting role during Wednesday's regular-season opener. He saw plenty of looks from the floor and also had an encouraging assist total after averaging just 1.5 assists per game last year. The 21-year-old should have an opportunity to take on a fairly prominent role for the Pacers during his second professional season.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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OCTOBER 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Staying in Indiana The Pacers exercised the rookie-scale team option for Mathurin on Friday, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Impact Mathurin is now under contract through 2024-25 and will have another team option for the following season. The second-year forward started in 17 of his 78 appearances last season and is expected to begin the regular season in the starting lineup this year.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
