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Mathurin Shines with 31 Points in Pacers' Preseason Win

10/14/2025

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Bennedict Mathurin scored 31 points on 11-for-12 shooting in the Pacers' preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, including 27 in the first half.
With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season due to an Achilles injury, Mathurin is expected to assume a larger offensive role.
Head coach Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin must improve as a defender and the Pacers will rely on him to create scoring opportunities.

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Bennedict Mathurin scored 31 points on 11-for-12 shooting in the Pacers' preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, including 27 in the first half.
With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season due to an Achilles injury, Mathurin is expected to assume a larger offensive role.
Head coach Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin must improve as a defender and the Pacers will rely on him to create scoring opportunities.