Bennedict Mathurin to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery, Impacting Pacers' Playoff Push

The Pacers' guard's surgery for a torn labrum is a significant loss for the team, currently positioned eighth in the Eastern Conference.

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn right labrum, significantly impacting the team's bench strength.
Mathurin, a key player for the Pacers, was averaging 19 points on 41.4% shooting from 3-point range in his past five games before the injury.
The surgery is scheduled for next week in Los Angeles, with Mathurin expected to make a full recovery for the 2024-25 season.
Mathurin's absence is a major blow to the Pacers as they push for playoff positioning, with the team currently eighth in the Eastern Conference.
Rookie guard Ben Sheppard is expected to take over Mathurin's role in the rotation, providing perimeter defense and outside shooting.