The Indiana Pacers were able to survive a lot of injuries early in the season. Aaron Nesmith's injury just a few games into the season threw the starting lineup into chaos. Bennedict Mathurin was thrust into the starting lineup for a lot of the season.

The Indiana Pacers have been on an impressive run in 2025, playing some of their best basketball of the season. They currently hold a 16-5 record in the new year, showing that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference.

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.

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images After a tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday,

After sitting with T.J. McConnell courtside at McKale Center to watch fellow Indiana Pacers teammate Bennedict Mathurin enter the UA Ring of Honor, Tyrese Haliburton might have

Pacers top bench scorer Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Heat with a left wrist sprain.

The Rockets’ strong defense will be tested by the Pacers’ efficient offense. Houston’s ability to control the boards—they average 48.1 rebounds per game compared to Indiana’s 41.1—could be a deciding factor.

Mathurin was a late addition to the injury report due to the wrist injury, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against Chicago. Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Mathurin sidelined.