Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) dribbles the ball while Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers Injury Report: Bennedict Mathurin Shockingly Ruled Out For Game vs Heat

Originally posted on Indianapolis Pacers on SI
By Ryan Stano | Last updated Feb 28, 2025 2:57 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers have been getting a great season from Bennedict Mathurin this season. He has been putting up the best numbers of his career so far.

Mathurin has been moved back to the bench since Aaron Nesmith is now fully healthy. That allows Mathurin to be the primary scorer with that unit.

The Pacers are taking on the Miami Heat on Friday night. Unfortunately, they will have to do so without Mathurin on the court.

Mathurin was added to the injury report on Friday morning, being listed as questionable due to a left wrist sprain. It was a surprising addition to the injury report.

Now, Mathurin has shockingly been downgraded to out because of the injury.

Bennedict Mathurin has been added to the @Pacers injury report. OUT (left wrist sprain)
— Jeremiah Johnson (@PacersJJ) February 28, 2025

With Mathurin out for this game, that will mean Jarace Walker will likely get the backup forward minutes. He had fallen out of the rotation since Nesmith came back from his ankle sprain.

It's unclear how long this injury will keep Mathurin out for.

This article first appeared on Indianapolis Pacers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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