Bennedict

Mathurin

Mathurin has been on a scoring tear lately, which continued in this game. He has now scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven games and currently ranks in the top-100 in 9-cat leagues. He has been a strong rebounder this season, and while that didn’t continue in this game, he was still able to grab a few. His 6.7 rebounds per game this season have been the biggest reason for his jump in 9-cat value, since he can provide more than just points. He’ll look to stay hot in Houston on Wednesday.

Mathurin continues to have big rebounding efforts. This was already his fourth game of the season with double-digit rebounds, including three games with double-digit rebounds in his last six games. Mathurin was also efficient scoring as he dropped 21 points on 10 shots. He got to the foul line a decent amount and knocked down all eight of his free throw attempts. He won’t get a lot of assists, but the points and rebounds are going to be plentiful while the Pacers continue to be without Aaron Nesmith.

Mathurin is a good rebounder for a guard. In all seven games where he’s played at least 30 minutes this season, he has at least six rebounds. In three of those games, he has double-digit rebounds. Aaron Nesmith’s ankle injury allowed Mathurin to step into his spot in the starting lineup and his production has taken off with the additional playing time. He doesn’t provide a lot of assists, but the rebounds and scoring production have been quite good.

Mathurin has been rolling since Aaron Nesmith’s ankle injury freed up a spot in the starting lineup. He’s scored 20 points or more in three straight and four of the last six, with Sunday’s effort being Benn’s best. He dropped in a career-high 38 points while shooting 72% from the field, and the rebounding numbers were also on point. Rostered in 43% of Yahoo leagues, Mathurin has been a top-25 player over the past week. With Nesmith likely out until December, Mathurin will have every opportunity to show he can sustain this production level.

Nesmith injured his ankle during a November 1 loss to the Pelicans and has not played since. Carlisle’s timeline indicates that the ankle sprain was more severe than initially believed. Bennedict Mathurin will remain in the starting lineup and is worth adding where available.

Mathurin continued to score at a high level. He’s scored at least 20 points in two straight contests and Indiana has leaned on his offense with Andrew Nembhard limited by a knee injury and Tyrese Haliburton struggling as a shooter.

Nembhard was listed as available before the matchup, but Indiana scratched him at the last second. Ben Sheppard will fill in as a starter, and Bennedict Mathurin will get to continue scoring at a high level.

Mathurin continues to shine as the replacement for injured wing Aaron Nesmith in the starting lineup. He’s scored 16 points or more in four straight games, with that production factoring into Benn being a top-100 player over the past week. The 11 rebounds were a nice bonus for managers who have Mathurin rostered, and he’s still available in 67% of Yahoo leagues.

Nembhard will start after a one-game absence. With Aaron Nesmith (ankle) unavailable, Mathurin remains in the starting lineup, shifting to the small forward spot. Haliburton, Siakam, and Turner stay in their usual roles.

After playing five minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Celtics, Nembhard did not play against New Orleans on Friday. Bennedict Mathurin was given the spot start and should retain that role if Nembhard can’t play against the Mavericks.