Indiana Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin

Pacers Coach Reveals Reason Behind Bennedict Mathurin Demotion
The Indiana Pacers had to make Bennedict Mathurin the starting small forward very early in the season. After Aaron Nesmith hurt his ankle, they really had no choice. Nesmith's ankle sprain was so severe that he missed 35 games before coming back a couple of weeks prior to the All-Star break.
Pacers coach explains why Bennedict Mathurin coming off bench is 'what's best for the team'
Going back to the bench means Bennedict Mathurin's offensive approach could change and focus a little more on scoring than efficiency.
Pacers Bennedict Mathurin Reacts to Pivotal Role Shift
Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin is programmed to score, regardless of whether he comes off the bench. However, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle felt the need to tweak the team's lineup. Naturally, any lineup change will cause conversation among the team. After Carlisle changed the starting lineup, Mathurin reacted to the pivotal role shift.
Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Shines off bench in victory
Mathurin once again provided a lift for Indiana off the bench Thursday, leading all second unit players in scoring to go along with a team-high-tying steals mark over a bench-leading minute total. Mathurin has recorded a pair of steals in 10 contests this year while tallying 15 or more points in five straight outings.
Bennedict Mathurin discusses his move back to the Pacers' bench
Bennedict Mathurin has started 44 games this season but is averaging 17.9 points per game off the bench compared to 16.4 as a starter.
Grading Bennedict Mathurin's Season With Pacers Through NBA All-Star Break
The NBA has reached its unofficial midway point over the All-Star Break, what grade does Bennedict Mathurin get for the ...
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Almost every buyer is monitoring Bennedict Mathurin
Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline, according to one scouting executive. But because the Pacers are playing such good ...
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Slides to bench Tuesday
Mathurin will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports. Aaron Nesmith will supplant Mathurin in the starting five Tuesday.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin Being Linked to West Powerhouse Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline
They knew early that the injury was severe, so someone had to step up in his absence. Bennedict Mathurin was the guy who had to step in as the starter while he was out. He has played really great ...
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Why Pacers went back to Aaron Nesmith over Bennedict Mathurin in starting lineup
Tuesday against the Knicks, Bennedict Mathurin finished with 18 points, three rebounds and four assists in 31:12 of playing time, right around his average playing time this season. INDIANAPOLIS ...