Unfortunately for the Indiana Pacers, they learned the hard way after their 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Pacers Bennedict Mathurin suffered a brutal NBA -administered punishment.

Detroit blew out Indiana in their last meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse but failed to cover twice against the Pacers at home. The Stones have also failed to defend Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin effectively.

The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are suspending the Indiana Pacers swingman Mathurin for one game without pay due to his actions in Tuesday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In their release, the league cited Mathurin “making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official” as the reasons for the suspension.

Bennedict Mathurin has had a lot to do ... Nesmith could return as soon as tonight against the Pistons after being listed as questionable. Mathurin's status for the game against Detroit is already known, though. He will be out for the game after being ...

The Indiana Pacers didn’t plan to play without Bennedict Mathurin on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. The NBA left them with no choice. On Wednesday

The NBA announced Wednesday it suspended Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for one game without pay. Mathurin was suspended for "making

Indiana Pacers' guard Tyrese Haliburton's availability for the upcoming game against Detroit Pistons remains uncertain, affecting their playoff push. Haliburton's impressive stats highlight his importance.

Although the Indiana Pacers momentarily held the fifth seed, they've since regressed one spot following Tuesday's 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their placement is in danger on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, and the Pacers vs. Pistons injury report evokes stress for fans.

Bennedict Mathurin bumped Natalie Sago while complaining about a foul call and has been suspended one game without pay

Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended by the NBA for one game without pay due to “inappropriate contact and verbally abusing a game official” during Tuesday’s game

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Bennedict Mathurin has ... return as soon as tonight against the Pistons after being listed as questionable. Mathurin's status for the game against Detroit is already known, though.