With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.

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 game

Bennedict Mathurin was ejected after yelling at and bumping into an official while arguing a foul call on Tuesday night.

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 penalized for his actions with 3:58 left in the Pacers’ 127-117 home loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.

The NBA issued a one-game suspension to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin for bumping a referee in a Tuesday game.

Bennedict Mathurin bumped Natalie Sago while complaining about a foul call and has been suspended one game without pay

The Pacers have benefitted from a bigger commitment to defense in recent weeks. The renewed aggressiveness of Tyrese Haliburton on the offensive side of the court has really helpe

Bennedict Mathurin suspension comes after inappropriate contact and verbal abuse toward a game official near the end of Indiana's Tuesday loss.

Tonight will be the first game since November that Rick Carlisle has to decide between Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin as his starting small forward. Tonight it's still an easy call, but it will get tough. The case for each player: https://t.co/AgFkzESO1e

Nembhard’s role is secure. Ben Sheppard has struggled to make an impact off the bench, and Bennedict Mathurin has spent most of his time playing small forward alongside Nembhard. Assists aren’t easy to find on the waiver wire, so those who need help in that category should target Nembhard.

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.