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October 28, 2025
Considered week-to-week
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Mathurin (toe) is considered week-to-week, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis
The bad news continues to pile up for Indiana. In addition to Mathurin being out, Obi Toppin (hamstring) is expected to miss at least a month. With Mathurin nursing a right hamstring issue, the Pacers could really rely on Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith in the short term. RayJ Dennis is also coming off the best game of his career and is worth monitoring in deeper formats.
October 26, 2025
Ruled out Sunday
Mathurin (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.
Analysis
Mathurin won't play in the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set after suffering a right great toe sprain during Saturday's loss in Memphis. Andrew Nembhard (shoulder), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Johnny Furphy (foot) and Taelon Peter (groin) are all sidelined, not to mention Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) is out for the entire campaign. The Pacers' depth will be tested early on this season, with RayJ Dennis, Ben Sheppard, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker ready to step up.
October 26, 2025
Won't return Saturday
Mathurin won't return to Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to right foot soreness, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Analysis
Mathurin exited to the locker room in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll finish with 26 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes. With the 23-year-old sidelined, RayJ Dennis and Jarace Walker are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way. Mathurin's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Minnesota.
October 24, 2025
Drops 36 points in double-OT loss
Mathurin registered 36 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 15-17 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 45 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Analysis
Mathurin and Pascal Siakam kept the Pacers afloat in the second half and into overtime after Andrew Nembhard exited with a shoulder injury. Mathurin found success by driving to the hoop, resulting in 17 attempts from the charity stripe. His club was ultimately unable to finish the job following Mathurin's departure, as he fouled out of the game with four minutes remaining in the second overtime period. Regardless, this was a promising first game of the 2025-26 season for the Arizona product, who averaged 16.1 points in 72 regular-season appearances a season ago.