Pacers Sideline Mathurin Due to Toe Sprain Injury
The Indiana Pacers are facing significant challenges as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Leading scorer Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out due to a toe sprain injury, further complicating the team’s depth issues.
Injury Updates on Pacers Players
Mathurin, who recently scored 26 points in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, sustained a sprained right big toe during the match, which ended in a 128-103 loss for the Pacers. His absence adds to a long list of injuries plaguing the team.
- Bennedict Mathurin – Sprained right big toe
- Andrew Nembhard – Left shoulder strain
- Johnny Furphy – Sore left foot
- Taelon Peter – Strained right groin
- T.J. McConnell – Left hamstring strain
- Kam Jones – Lower back stress reaction
- Tyrese Haliburton – Torn right Achilles tendon (out for the season)
Coaching and Future Outlook
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has refrained from providing specifics regarding Mathurin’s recovery timeline. The team must navigate this season with seven players currently unavailable. This situation presents a significant hurdle as they strive to maintain competitive performance.
Last season, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 132-130 in an exciting overtime game, despite being down multiple key players. The current lineup will need to step up in Mathurin’s absence as they face renewed challenges on the court.
