Feb 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) shoots the ball while Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers top bench scorer Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Heat with a left wrist sprain.

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin is programmed to score, regardless of whether he comes off the bench. However, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle felt the need to tweak the team's lineup. Naturally, any lineup change will cause conversation among the team. After Carlisle changed the starting lineup, Mathurin reacted to the pivotal role shift.