Pacers Bennedict Mathurin is ALL IN! The Indiana Pacers played their first preseason game on Wednesday, which gave the franchise its first opportunity to see the talents of sixth overall pick Bennedict Mathurin in game action. Mathurin, a rookie from the University of Arizona, is the first Pacers draftee to be chosen with a single digit pick since the 1980s. The organization is hopeful that he can become one of the most impactful draft selections to don the blue and gold. Against the Charlotte Hornets yesterday, Mathurin offered the first look at his talents. Coming off the bench, the 20-year old finished with 15 points, one rebound, and one assist in a dominant Pacers win.
Mathurin flashed skill as a rim attacker — four of his five makes came from inside three feet. On more than one occasion, he beat an experienced NBA defender with a dribble move or cut that opened up a shot. He was slithery and effective in the paint. On defense, he held his own. That’s encouraging for the Pacers, this was Mathurin’s first NBA experience and he was able to keep the second unit defense on a string. Like every rookie, he had some lapses, but overall it was an encouraging night on both ends for the sixth overall pick.
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Feel like they should be a play in team at the very least
Raptor fan and Canadian here hooked on Pacers basketball this year with Mathurin, Nemhard and Brissett, and I guess even Duarte who lived in Canada for a bit. Mathurin a beast and future all star but really looking forward to seeing Nembhard who is so poised and a pure point guard with much improved shooting. I thought Brissett had a bright future with the Pacers but I don`t think so as much anymore. Too bad because he is such a hard worker and good guy. I think the Raptors regret giving him up.
Pacers are a 40 win team