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Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin suspended 1 game

Bennedict Mathurin made inappropriate contact with and verbally abused a game official toward the end of Indiana's Tuesday loss.

NEW YORK – Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 3:58 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 14 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Mathurin will serve his suspension on Jan. 16 when the Pacers visit the Detroit Pistons.

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