Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers incited a wild scene in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Mathurin was ejected after hitting De’Andre Hunter with a “closed fist” in the first quarter.
With around four minutes left in the first period, the Pacers had possession of the ball when a referee called a foul on Sam Merrill for holding on to Tyrese Haliburton. As the call was made, Hunter pushed Mathurin to the floor, prompting Myles Turner to retaliate with a shove.
It prompted players and coaches to separate those involved to avoid further incidents. Officials reviewed what happened and called Mathurin for a Flagrant 2 foul for using a “closed fist” on Hunter, leading to his ejection. The $90 million Cavs forward and Turner were given one technical foul each.
Here’s the video of the incident:
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Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He’s been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.
Juan’s allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the ‘We Believe’ era and the rise of Steph Curry.
What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.
The Warriors’ victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan’s memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis’ dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic’s performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.
Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.