Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin suspended for a game without pay by the NBA

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) is held by forward Pascal Siakam (43) after her received a technical foul against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) is held by forward Pascal Siakam (43) after her received a technical foul against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.

Mathurin was penalized for his actions with 3:58 left in the Pacers’ 127-117 home loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.