On Wednesday night in Indiana, during a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals, injured Indiana Pacers’ bench player Bennedict Mathurin made a spectacular return, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, marking his best performance yet.
Introduction to Bennedict Mathurin’s Stats
In the thrilling overtime victory against Boston, where the Pacers won 135-132, Mathurin played for 42 minutes and recorded impressive stats: he shot 9 out of 17 from the field, 2 out of 5 from three-point range, and 10 out of 11 from the free-throw line, along with 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
Despite only scoring 5 points in each of the previous two games, Mathurin stepped up to become the Pacers’ leading scorer in this match, finishing second overall to Jayson Tatum. Coming off the bench for Andrew Nembhard in the second half, he seized the opportunity, achieving his fourth career double-double. This was his first double-double since February 25 in the regular season.
With Mathurin’s strong performance, the Pacers defeated the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, setting a remarkable record.
Bennedict Mathurin’s Strong Return
Bennedict Richard Feld Mathurin is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
By the end of the 2022-23 season, he finished fourth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting and earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
However, on March 9, 2024, Mathurin was diagnosed with a right shoulder labrum tear, requiring surgery. He missed the rest of the 2023-24 season, which was a significant setback for his career.
Now, after recovering from his injury, Mathurin is back on the court, ready to help the Pacers make a strong push in the NBA this season.
