The Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game "for making inappropriate contact and verbally abusing a game official," the NBA announced.

Cheers roared around Gainbridge Fieldhouse when Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin sprinted down court, dunking and hanging on the rim out of a fast break in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

The NBA has suspended Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for one game after he was ejected Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Then he clapped in the ear of referee Natalie Sago and bumped her. That got him two quick technicals and ejected from the game, and now the league office has suspended him one game for “making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official.”

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game without pay after bumping into and verbally abusing a referee during Tuesday night's match a

Listen to Pacers' Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin talk about the team's loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers player Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one ... the Pacers' 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With 3:58 remaining in the fourth quarter ...

Jan 18, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) dribbles the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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