Pacers Overcome Mavericks, Secure 135-131 Victory

Bennedict Mathurin played a crucial role in the Indiana Pacers' recent victories, scoring 28 points and securing 16 rebounds in a 105-99 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets. In a thrilling game against the Dallas Mavericks, Mathurin contributed significantly again, scoring 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Pacers rally from an 11-point deficit to win 135-131. Andrew Nembhard's go-ahead three-pointer with just 14.7 seconds left sealed the victory, marking the Pacers' fourth win in five games while Tyrese Haliburton was sidelined due to a back injury. The Pacers now sit one game ahead of Milwaukee for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. The team is demonstrating resilience and depth, capitalizing on key performances from Mathurin and Nembhard amidst Haliburton's absence. The Pacers will face the Nets again soon, aiming to continue their winning streak.