Indiana Pacers fans were surprised to see guard Bennedict Mathurin coming off the bench in their game against the Utah Jazz.
After missing Wednesday's game, Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain) and Bennedict Mathurin (illness) returned to Pacers practice Friday.
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.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle offered more insight into why the team decided to bench guard Bennedict Mathurin.