Bennedict Mathurin News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Scores 26 as starter Friday Mathurin had 26 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 113-111 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Mathurin has played off the bench in almost every game this season, but he was forced to jump into a starting role with the absences of key players such as Tyrese Haliburton (knee), Aaron Nesmith (illness) and Myles Turner (back). The rookie delivered and led the Pacers in scoring and continues to impress, posting 17 games with 20 or more points this season. If Nesmith and Turner can't return to action Saturday against the Grizzlies, Mathurin will likely remain in the starting lineup and should be heavily involved again.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 26 Points & 5 Rebounds | Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Inserted as starter Friday Mathurin will start Friday's game versus the Hawks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Mathurin gets the call to join the starting five with Aaron Nesmith (illness), Tyrese Haliburton (knee) and Myles Turner (back) all sidelined Friday. Mathurin didn't post particularly eye-popping numbers in his previous two starts as a rookie, averaging 10.0 points and 2.0 rebounds over 30.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points off bench Mathurin closed Wednesday's 119-113 loss to the Knicks with 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-9 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes.

Impact Mathurin bounced back from a subpar four-point performance against the Hornets on Sunday, and he's now scored at least 19 points in four of his last five outings. The rookie is a prime candidate to gain a bigger role as long as Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is out, though he's still likely to come off the bench with T.J. McConnell likely stepping into the starting point guard role.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 20 Points & 6 Rebounds | Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks

JANUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

NBA Rookie of the Year rankings: Paolo Banchero, Bennedict Mathurin in two-man race midway through season Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin are starting to separate themselves from the pack for Rookie of the Year.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared for action Mathurin (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Mathurin was initially questionable due to left shoulder soreness, but the rookie will ultimately be available for Sunday's matchup. The Arizona product has yet to miss a game this season and is averaging 17.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.0 minutes across 40 appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Mathurin is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact Mathurin hasn't missed a game yet in his career and has been on a tear lately, averaging 18.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.4 minutes since Christmas. If he sits out, more minutes could be in store for Chris Duarte and Aaron Nesmith.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Mathurin accumulated 19 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Friday's 108-99 victory over Portland.

Impact Mathurin's 19 points was a team-high in the win on Friday. The rookie continues to impress with his scoring abilities including getting to the free-throw line. This was his fifth straight contest with at least seven attempts from the charity stripe, and he's averaging a fantastic 82.1 percent on the season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 19 Points | Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

JANUARY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Comes off bench for 19 points Mathurin closed with 19 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-126 overtime loss to the 76ers.

Impact Mathurin recorded just three points over the first three quarters before racking up 12 in the fourth on 4-of-9 shooting from the field, while also knocking down all four of his free-throw attempts. The Pacers guard added another four points in overtime to give him 19 on the night, which was second on the team. Mathurin has scored 15 or more points in six straight contests and has shot 10 free throws in each of his last three appearances.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton primed to be NBA's next star backcourt Through the first half of the 2022-23 season, Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton have made it clear that the Pacers already have their...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leading scorer off bench Mathurin posted 21 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes off the bench during Monday's 122-114 victory over the Raptors.

Impact The rookie led the Pacers in scoring on a night when seven different Indiana players scored in double digits. Mathurin's showing from three-point range was especially encouraging, as he'd gone seven straight games without sinking multiple threes coming into Monday. Over his last 10 games, the 20-year-old is averaging 16.6 points, 3.4 boards, 1.2 assists and 1.2 threes.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 21 Points | Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors

JANUARY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Cleans up at free-throw line Mathurin finished with 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 129-114 win over the Hawks.

Impact Mathurin's woes from downtown continued -- he's now hit just 22.7 percent of his three-point attempts over his past six games -- but he was able to produce his best point total since Dec. 16 due to his flawless shooting from two-point range and the free-throw line. As per usual, Mathurin's contributions in the non-scoring categories remained thin, making the rookie far more valuable in points leagues than he is in eight- or nine-category formats.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin can do something no player in NBA history has ever done It's rare that a rookie has a large role and even rarer that they do so off the bench, placing Bennedict Mathurin in the conversation for bo...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bennedict Mathurin 18 Points & 3 Assists | Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Disappointing showing in start Mathurin notched six points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 111-108 victory over Miami.

Impact Mathurin drew just the second start of his career Friday with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out, but he could not take advantage of the opportunity, finishing with a season-low six points on only six shots over a season-low 20 minutes. Mathurin figures to slot back into a bench role when Nesmith returns and is still worth rostering in some fantasy formats. However, the hope is his recent downward trend can be chalked up to tough matchups with the Celtics and Heat.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws second career start Mathurin will start Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Mathurin will draw his second NBA start with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out. In his first career start, the rookie posted 14 points, two rebounds and one assist in 40 minutes during a 112-104 win over the Warriors.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points off bench Mathurin closed with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 loss to New York.

Impact Mathurin failed to score in the first quarter, but he dropped 10 points on 3-for-9 from the field and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe in the second period. The Arizona product continues to serve as a consistent source of scoring for the Pacers off the bench, posting 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last seven appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 22 Points | Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Big night off bench Wednesday Mathurin chipped in 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 125-119 win over Golden State.

Impact It was the rookie best scoring effort so far in December, and his biggest output since he dropped 30 against the Nuggets on Nov. 9. Mathurin may be starting to feel the grind of his first NBA campaign, however. Through eight games this month, he's shooting just 38.2 percent from the floor and 21.6 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.0 threes over that stretch.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin 24 Points & 6 Rebounds | Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

An 'inferno' rages inside rookie Bennedict Mathurin: 'I have no choice but to be great' Bennedict Mathurin has to be special. He has to establish himself as a star in the NBA. Why? "I have no choice. That’s the way it is.”

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bennedict Mathurin 18 Points & 8 Rebounds | Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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