His first game back on Thursday against the Pistons in Detroit just happened to coincide with the one-game suspension of Bennedict Mathurin, the third-year wing who has been starting at small ...

Indiana Pacers player Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game without pay "for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official," the NBA announced Wednesday.

Referees evoke strong emotions from both fans and players. However, no matter how intense the disagreement is, players can't disrespect the referees, especially by invading their personal space.

Referees evoke strong emotions from both fans and players ... 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Pacers Bennedict Mathurin suffered a brutal NBA-administered punishment.

Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended by the NBA for one game without pay due to “inappropriate contact and verbally abusing a game official” during Tuesday’s 127-117 home loss ...

The NBA issued a one-game suspension to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for bumping a referee in a Tuesday game. In a ruling announced Wednesday by the league’s head of basketball ...

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will pay for the transgression he committed in the team’s game against the Cavaliers Tuesday, a 127-117 win for the Cavs. Mathurin received a one-game ...

The NBA issued a one-game suspension to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for bumping a referee in a Tuesday game. In a ruling announced Wednesday by the league's head of basketball operations, ...

NEW YORK -- Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official. Mathurin was ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday night for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official.