Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin suspended for a game without pay by the NBA
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) is held by forward Pascal Siakam (43) after her received a technical foul against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Michael Conroy
NEW YORK — Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.
Mathurin was penalized for his actions with 3:58 left in the Pacers’ 127-117 home loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
Mathurin will sit out Indiana's game in Detroit on Thursday night. He's averaging 16.5 points in 41 games this season.
More NBA news
Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket
Vogel joining Kidd's staff with Mavs in reunion for title-winning tandem, AP source says1m read
Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says1m read
Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources say1m read
Bronny James says he doesn't follow rumors around LeBron while preparing for 2nd season with Lakers3m read
