Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline, according to one scouting executive. But because the Pacers are playing such good basketball,

Mathurin (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons. After a 13-point performance in Saturday's blowout win against the Spurs, Mathurin might not be able to get on the floor Wednesday against Detroit because of an illness.

This is only a one-game suspension, so Mathurin will be back on Saturday for the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pacers are going to need him for as many games as possible because of the scoring and rebounding he brings to the roster. So far this season, Mathurin is averaging 16.5 points, six points, and two assists per game.

The Indiana Pacers suffered a lot of injuries to start the season. In fact, they lost both backup centers to season-ending injuries just a few games into the season. Both Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman suffered torn Achilles and were lost for the year.

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Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 30 as the Pacers won a technical-foul filled contest over the Pistons.

Detroit blew out Indiana in their last meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse but failed to cover twice against the Pacers at home. The Stones have also failed to defend Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin effectively.

Last year, in front of their hometown fans, the Indiana Pacers won the Skills Challenge. A trio of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner beat the first-overall picks (Paolo Banchero, VIctor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards ), and a case of young All-Stars ( Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, Tyrese Maxey).

Indiana played without starters Bennedict Mathurin (illness) and Andrew Nembhard (back). The Pacers won the season series over the Pistons 3-1.

By the time halftime rolled around, Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 11 points, three assists, and two rebounds. The only other Pacers in double figures at this time were Mathurin with 10 points and Toppin with the aforementioned 11 points. All three of these players shot 50% or better from the field at this point as well.

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