Bennedict Mathurin News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Practices Wednesday Mathurin (ankle) practiced Wednesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact It's good to see Mathurin back on the court after he left Monday's matchup against Utah early due to a sprained left ankle. However, his status for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers remains to be determined. Mathurin has scored in double figures in 12 straight games, averaging 17.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26.8 minutes per game during that stretch.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle Monday Mathurin will not return to Monday's game against Utah due to a left ankle sprain, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Mathurin appeared to tweak his ankle by stepping on a teammate's foot while playing defense in the third quarter, and he then came up hobbled while attacking the basket on an ensuing Indiana possession. He remained in the game to take free throws, but promptly headed to the locker room and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly after. Mathurin finishes Monday's abridged night with 11 points, while Jordan Nwora and Ben Sheppard will likely see increased run in his stead.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Mathurin is starting Monday night against the Jazz, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Mathurin will enter the starting lineup for Aaron Nesmith, who was ruled out with a leg injury. Mathurin's last start dates back to Nov. 19 against the Magic, when he finished with 14 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance Friday Mathurin finished with 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), one rebound and three assists across 27 minutes during Friday's 126-108 win over the Hawks.

Impact Mathurin continues to thrive on a bench role and delivered an efficient performance Friday, putting up double digits for the 10th game in a row while also missing just three shots from the field. During that 10-game stretch, Mathurin is averaging 18.1 points per game while shooting 54.5 percent from the field. He doesn't do much outside of scoring, but that's enough to make him relevant in fantasy, especially considering his bench role.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin Leads Way with 26 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists vs. Celtics | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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Leads in scoring off bench in win Mathurin tallied 26 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes in Monday's 133-131 win over Boston.

Impact Mathurin led all Pacers in scoring and threes made while adding a pair of steals in just 29 minutes off the bench in a winning effort. Mathurin set a season high in threes made while posting his fifth game of the year with at least 25 points. Mathurin has connected on two or more threes in three of his last five games while posting 20 or more points in three of his last five outings.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points off bench Mathurin logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 118-101 loss to Boston.

Impact Mathurin was one of Indiana's best offensive players despite coming off the bench, and he made the most of his minutes by putting up his seventh 20-point game of the season. The fact that three of those outings have come over Indiana's last five games suggests Mathurin is perhaps going to his most productive stretch of the campaign, though to be fair, he doesn't add much to the table on a consistent basis outside of his scoring figures.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring in win Mathurin ended Wednesday's 142-130 win over the Bucks with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 25 minutes.

Impact Mathurin led all bench players in Wednesday's contest in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and adding a trio of assists in a winning effort. Mathurin has posted at least 15 points in three straight games and on 14 occasions this year.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin Drops Double-Double (25 PTS & 13 REB) in Win Over Bucks | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Double-double off bench Mathurin ended with 25 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT) and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes during Monday's 122-113 win over the Bucks.

Impact Mathurin has now registered double-digit points in back-to-back games. His 36 minutes of playing time Monday was hist most since Dec. 11 against the Pistons as he got more opportunities with Bruce Brown (knee) sidelined for the contest. Mathurin could see more playing time in Wednesday's rematch against the Bucks after Andrew Nembhard left Monday's game due to back soreness.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in win Mathurin notched 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Thursday's 120-104 win over Chicago.

Impact Mathurin reached the 15-point mark for the first time since Dec. 18, but his overall numbers have slumped a bit compared to his impressive rookie year. The second-year forward will likely continue as an option off the bench based on his struggles when handed a starting role. Despite the role and limitations of being a second-unit player, Mathurin has relied on his scoring prowess to remain relevant in fantasy. Over his last 10 outings, he's averaged 14.4 points per game while averaging 25.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 10 points off bench Mathurin logged 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Mathurin didn't shoot well in the contest, but his performance was nonetheless a step in the right direction after he averaged 4.0 points on 26.7 percent shooting (including an 0-for-6 mark from deep) over his previous two games. It's been an up-and-down season for the second-year pro, especially of late -- he's scored 30-plus points twice in his past nine games but also has three performances of six or fewer points during that span. His inconsistency and minimal peripheral stats make him a shaky target in standard fantasy leagues, and he currently ranks outside the top 200 players in nine-category leagues on the campaign.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops season-high 34 points Mathurin finished Monday's 151-127 loss to the Clippers with 34 points (12-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes.

Impact On a night with very little to cheer about for Pacers fans, Mathurin stood out with a season-high 34 points. Despite moving to the bench, he has been scoring the ball relatively well of late, tallying double-digits in four of the past five games. He has been inside the top 100 over the past two weeks, averaging 17.7 points per game, adding 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers. If he was dropped, it might be worthwhile grabbing him if you require a points boost.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Bennedict Mathurin Has Season-High 30 Points & Career-High 8 Assists vs. Pistons | Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mathurin and Haliburton star as Pacers hand Pistons their 20th straight loss with 131-123 victory

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DECEMBER 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

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Mathurin and Haliburton star as Pacers hand Pistons their 20th straight loss with 131-123 victory