Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will miss at least four games due to a shoulder injury sustained during the team’s recent victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The injury occurred on Tuesday, and it has prompted concern within the Pacers organization.
Coach Rick Carlisle expressed hope that Mathurin’s injury is not severe as the team aims to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference’s top six. He stated, ‘He’s a guy who bounces back very quickly and hates missing games. We hope that it’s relatively short term, but he will miss a week at least.’
Mathurin, who was named the MVP of last month’s NBA Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend, has been an essential contributor for the Pacers, averaging 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in his second season with the team.
The absence of Mathurin will undoubtedly impact the Pacers’ performance in the upcoming games, and fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his recovery. As the team navigates through this challenging period, the focus will be on maintaining their competitive position in the conference standings.
