Bennedict Mathurin was the guy who had to step in as the starter while he was out. He has played really great basketball the entire season. All of Mathurin's numbers have gone up since last year because he has been starting most of the year.

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Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin "is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline," according to the Los Angeles Times'

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is out against the Pistons with a thoracic spine sprain and guard Bennedict Mathurin is out with an illness.

The Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game "for making inappropriate contact and verbally abusing a game official," the NBA announced.