Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies but injured his right foot and will not return.

The Pacers will be without breakout guard Bennedict Mathurin tonight as he deals with a right great toe sprain, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reports that Mathurin is currently in a walking boot and will undergo imaging on Sunday in Dallas,

The Indiana Pacers are dealing with another unfortunate injury setback at the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season. So far, it’s unclear what the root of the issue

Now possessing a much larger role due to injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell, along with the departure of Myles Turner, Mathurin has averaged 31.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the Pacers’ first two games, posting .548/.500/.885 shooting splits.

The Indiana Pacers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in a decisive 128-103 defeat. The game was marked by uncertainty as guards Bennedict Mathurin and Taelon Peter both had to leave early, raising concerns about their availability for upcoming matches.

With Tyrese Haliburton out, there could be a temptation for Bennedict Mathurin to force action for the Pacers, but he's trying to keep it simple.

Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin scored to send Thursday's season opener against the Thunder to a second overtime and finished with 36 points

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