Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin exited Saturday’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sore right foot and did not return. NBA insider Brett Siegel confirmed the update on X (formerly Twitter) after Mathurin was seen walking slowly to the tunnel in visible discomfort.
Teams later listed him out for the remainder of the contest as the Pacers tried to manage an already thin rotation. Rick Carlisle’s team has battled availability issues early in the season, and Mathurin’s exit only added to the concern.
The 6-foot-5 wing has become one of Indiana’s primary scoring options. His quick scoring bursts kept the Pacers competitive through the first three quarters. However, when he grimaced and left the floor, the bench had to absorb extra minutes at both wing positions and on ball-handling duties.
Pacers coaches and trainers tended to Mathurin in the locker room while reporters gathered details. The team’s public relations staff later confirmed that a sore right foot was the reason he did not return to the game.
At this time, the club has declined to offer a timetable for further testing or his potential return. Fans and analysts will be watching closely for updates on Mathurin’s status moving forward.
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