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20. Januar 2026
Listed as out for Wednesday
Mathurin is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a right thumb sprain.
Analyse
The Pacers are hopeful that the swingman will return at some point during their current road trip, which ends Monday in Atlanta. Mathurin's next opportunity to make his first appearance since Jan. 2 arrives in Friday's showdown against the Thunder. In the interim, Johnny Furphy should continue to start.
18. Januar 2026
Won't return Monday
Mathurin (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Mathurin has not played since Jan. 2 due to a right thumb sprain. There's optimism that he'll return during the Pacers' four-game road trip, but after being ruled out for Monday's contest, his next chance to play will be Wednesday against Boston.
16. Januar 2026
Hopeful to return during road trip
Head coach Rick Carlisle said he believes that Mathurin (thumb) will be able to return at some point during their upcoming five-game road trip, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analyse
According to Tony East of Forbes.com, Mathurin was able to get through a workout with Carlisle Thursday, and he plans to go through another workout Friday afternoon. The Pacers' upcoming road trip runs from Jan. 17-26, but Indiana will likely want Mathurin to get through a full practice before he's cleared to return, so it seems unlikely he'll play Saturday in Detroit. He's getting close, though.
15. Januar 2026
Remaining out with thumb sprain
Mathurin is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans with a right thumb sprain.
Analyse
The swingman lacks a clear timetable for a return with the injury. As a result, Mathurin can be tentatively deemed doubtful to play Saturday against the Pistons.

