Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin combined for 59 points and the Pacers rode their pressure defense to another second-half comeback.
How Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin carried Indiana Pacers to win over Washington Wizards
Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 20 for the Pacers,
Indiana center Myles Turner left in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers after being inadvertently hit in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin on Thursday
Team Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana, Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana, Myles Turner, Indiana
Turner will be evaluated for a concussion and won't return to Thursday's game against the Clippers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports. Turner produced zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one steal over six minutes before exiting with 6:13 left in the opening quarter after he was inadvertently struck in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle believes the offense is better balanced with Bennedict Mathurin coming off the bench.
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The Pacers player came off the bench for just the second time since Aaron Nesmith's injury early in the season.
Obi Toppin scored 31 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 28 as Pacers rallied to force overtime and survive the Wizards going into NBA All-Star break.
All-Star Pascal Siakam scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 22-point deficit after losing Myles Turner to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-112 on Thursday night. Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points.
Indiana center Myles Turner left in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers after being inadvertently hit in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin on Thursday night. Turner was in concussion evaluation and would not return.