May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) dribbles around center Thomas Bryant (3) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the third quarter during game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images David Richard-Imagn Images

Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin Ejected in Game 4 vs Cavs

Originally posted on Indianapolis Pacers on SI
By Ricardo Klein | Last updated May 11, 2025 8:39 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers will play the rest of Game 4 without their key guard, Bennedict Mathurin.

Mathurin was ejected after an altercation with Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter.

Mathurin was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected.

Status alert: Bennedict Mathurin has been ejected Sunday after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 12, 2025

The Pacers guard leaves the game with zero points and one rebound in one minute of action.

The 22-year-old guard has been essential for the Pacers in their playoff run. In seven games this postseason, Mathurin is averaging 13.4 points per game, 2.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 29 percent from three.

Indiana will look to go up 3-1 in the series.

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