Bennedict Mathurin

the Pacers’ guard, was ejected from Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a heated altercation with De’Andre Hunter in the first quarter. Here’s what happened ¹ ²:

– The Incident

: With 4:32 remaining in the first quarter, Mathurin and Hunter got into a physical confrontation, culminating in Hunter shoving Mathurin to the floor.

– Ejection: After reviewing the play, officials decided to eject Mathurin for committing a Flagrant 2 foul, while Hunter received a technical foul for his role in the altercation.

– Additional Technicals: Myles Turner also received a technical foul for confronting Hunter in defense of Mathurin.

– Game Status: The Pacers were leading 22-10 when the incident occurred. Despite the setback, the Cavaliers’ performance and game statistics are available, showing a closely contested match.

Mathurin’s ejection was a significant moment in the game, and its impact on the Pacers’ strategy and performance will be worth monitoring as the series unfolds ³.