Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Strikes for 21 in Sunday's loss
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Mathurin closed Sunday's 111-109 loss to the Magic with 21 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes off the bench.
The former Pacer scored more than 20 points for a third straight game coming out of the All-Star break, as Mathurin gets comfortable playing a sixth man role on his new squad. During that three-game stretch, the fourth-year wing is averaging 28.3 points, 7.0 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Continues strong production in loss
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Mathurin had 26 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 125-122 loss to the Lakers.
Mathurin kept the good vibes going after blowing up for 38 points against the Nuggets Thursday evening. The Clippers lost Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and John Collins (head) during Friday's loss, and opportunities should increase dramatically for Mathurin if the injuries force extended absences in the first unit.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Explodes for 38 points in victory
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Mathurin ended Thursday's 115-114 victory over the Nuggets with 38 points (12-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals over 34 minutes.
Mathurin gave a glimpse of his potential production with the Clippers before the All-Star break, but Thursday's line blew well past expectations. Filling the gap left by James Harden is no easy task, but if Mathurin's nightly shot volume stays high, the Clippers' overall outlook will improve dramatically. The former Pacer is playing off the bench, but he's averaging 30.3 minutes per game since joining the Clippers.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Fills up box score
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Mathurin ended Wednesday's 105-102 win over the Rockets with 16 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes.
It remains to be seen if the Clippers plan to eventually insert Mathurin into the starting lineup, but it appears initially that the swingman is going to handle meaningful minutes either way. He's come off the bench in six consecutive games dating back to his time in Indiana, during which Mathurin has averaged 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Serviceable effort in debut
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Mathurin racked up nine points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 loss to the Rockets.
Cleared to make his Clippers debut after coming across in last week's deadline deal with Indiana, Mathurin came off the bench and chipped in across multiple categories. While Mathurin looks poised to play a key role for his new team, fantasy managers know exactly what they are getting when rostering the 23-year-old. If managers ignore the field-goal percentage and deal with inconsistent defensive contributions, Mathurin is fine to hold as a back-end piece on 12-team rosters.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Not available this weekend
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Mathurin (trade pending) won't play for the Clippers on Friday versus the Kings or Saturday versus the Timberwolves, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
After being acquired from the Pacers ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Mathurin is scheduled to join the team in Minnesota, but he won't be making his debut until Tuesday in Houston. Mathurin is likely to play an expanded role for the Clippers with the team dumping James Harden and Ivica Zubac at the deadline.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Won't play Friday
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Mathurin (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mathurin was part of the Pacers' trade package to the Clippers on Thursday that saw Ivica Zubac (personal) being shipped to Indiana. The trade is still pending, so Mathurin's next chance to make his Clippers debut will be Sunday against the Timberwolves. Mathurin and Darius Garland (toe) figure to serve as the Clippers' starting backcourt when both are available to play.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Good to go Monday
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Mathurin (thumb) is available for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Mathurin, who has missed the past 11 games for Indiana, was able to clear his questionable tag ahead of this contest. It's not immediately clear if he will have any restrictions, but he'll come off the bench, as the Pacers are rolling with Andrew Nembhard, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for a second straight game.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Won't return Monday
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Mathurin (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Mathurin has not played since Jan. 2 due to a right thumb sprain. There's optimism that he'll return during the Pacers' four-game road trip, but after being ruled out for Monday's contest, his next chance to play will be Wednesday against Boston.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Still out with thumb sprain
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Mathurin is out for Wednesday's game against Toronto with a right thumb sprain.
Head coach Rick Carlisle said back on Jan. 4 that Mathurin would be out "a while," and there's been no update from the Pacers since then regarding the swingman's return timeline. It's possible Mathurin is being evaluated on a week-to-week basis, so he can be deemed doubtful to play Friday against the Pelicans.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Not playing Monday
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Mathurin (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Mathurin is set to miss a fifth consecutive game while recovering from a sprained right thumb. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Raptors, but the fourth-year forward lacks a clear timeline for a return. Johnny Furphy should continue to start for the Pacers in Mathurin's absence.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Won't play Sunday
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Mathurin will not play Sunday against the Magic due to a right thumb sprain.
This injury comes out of nowhere for an Indiana team that can't seem to catch a break on the injury front. With Mathurin sidelined for at least one contest, guys like Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard could be asked to step up on the wings.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Struggles continue in loss
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Mathurin finished Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics with 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
Mathurin was unable to get into a rhythm on the offensive end yet again, scoring fewer than 17 points for a seventh consecutive contest. He has finished in single digits twice during that span and continues to struggle with efficiency. The 23-year-old has shot a lackluster 33.3 percent from the floor over that seven-game stretch.
Mathurin racked up 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 loss to Milwaukee.
Mathurin was one of just four Indiana players to score in double figures, though he struggled with efficiency yet again. The 23-year-old swingman has been struggling to find his rhythm of late, shooting just 32.4 percent from the field in his last six appearances. On a more positive note, he was fairly active on the glass Tuesday, grabbing at least six boards for the third time in his last four outings.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Nearly double-doubles in loss
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Mathurin finished with 16 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 loss to the Knicks.
Mathurin made only two of nine shots from downtown and didn't attempt any free throws for just the second game this season. The 23-year-old forward has scored in double figures in all but one appearance this season and has gotten off to a solid start in December, averaging 16.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 40 percent from three and 93.1 percent from the charity stripe in 31.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Nets 28 points with six triples
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Mathurin provided 28 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 120-105 win over the Bulls.
Mathurin had been relatively quiet in his previous two outings, but he busted out of his funk in a big way Friday, serving as the second-leading scorer for the Pacers in the blowout win. Mathurin will look to keep the good times rolling with a favorable matchup with Sacramento on Monday.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Posts 15 in loss
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Mathurin produced 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 loss to the Nuggets.
Mathurin has been consistent in scoring the ball when he plays, never dipping below double digits in any outing this season. In 11 games, Mathurin averages 20.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.1 blocks and 2.5 threes on a 40.9 percent clip across 32.1 minutes, seemingly taking advantage of the opportunity with multiple key Pacers contributors out for extended periods.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Scores 21 points in loss
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Mathurin chipped in 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers.
Mathurin missed 11 games due to a toe injury, but he hasn't shown any ill effects of that problem since returning to the court in a 127-112 loss to the Pistons on Monday. Mathurin has scored at least 20 points in his three games since returning to the hardwood while shooting 47.7 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three in that span. Expect Mathurin to remain one of the Pacers' go-to scoring weapons as long as he stays healthy.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Double-doubles in victory
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Mathurin amassed 24 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 127-119 win over the Hornets.
Mathurin delivered an efficient performance, posting a team-high 24 points in his second straight appearance following an 11-game absence due to a right big toe sprain. He also grabbed a game-high-tying 12 rebounds en route to his second double-double through four regular-season appearances. Mathurin has yet to score fewer than 24 points this season and is expected to continue seeing plenty of looks on an injury-riddled Pacers squad.
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Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Cleared to play Monday
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Mathurin (toe) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Mathurin will shed his questionable tag and return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained right toe. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 23-year-old swingman operate under a minutes restriction Monday, and his return will likely mean less playing time for Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter. In two regular-season appearances, Mathurin has averaged 31.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc in 36.5 minutes per contest.
