Bennedict Mathurin helped lead the Indiana Pacers to a win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mathurin shot 9-of-18 from the field and hit three three-pointers in his 34 minutes of play. The Pacers won the game with a score of 108-96.
What It Means
Mathurin’s double-double performance against the Warriors marks his first time reaching both 20 points and 10 rebounds in a game this season. He has been consistent, averaging 16.4 points per game this year, ranking him third on his team and 13th among shooting guards. His rebounding has been impressive as well, leading all shooting guards in rebounds per game at 6.1. This season, he has finished in the top five for rebounds at his position in over half of his games (56.41%). Mathurin’s ability to contribute across multiple facets continues to be an asset for the Pacers.
