Jan. 15, 2025 21:45 PM EST

Pacers Guard Bennedict Mathurin Suspended For A Game Without Pay By The Nba

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) tries to stop the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Michael Conroy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) tries to stop the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

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