Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Scores 23 points off bench
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Mathurin ended with 23 points (7-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 126-121 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors.
Following his trade from the Pacers, Mathurin found some success in a bench role with the Clippers. He made 26 appearances (one start) and posted averages of 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 28.0 minutes per contest. However, he struggled from the perimeter, hitting 20.7 percent from three-point range.
Mathurin recorded 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one block across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over the Warriors.
Mathurin stepped up amid Kawhi Leonard's (wrist/knee) absence and produced a solid line. Mathurin came two assists and one rebound shy of a triple-double. Mathurin's numbers have tapered off a bit in recent weeks, but his success against the Warriors should result in another good outing, given the upcoming rematch against Golden State in the Play-In Tournament.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Hits for 18 off bench Thursday
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Mathurin closed Thursday's 118-99 loss to San Antonio with 18 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes off the bench.
After scoring just four points on 2-for-7 shooting in the Clippers' loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Mathurin bounced back to his usual level of production. The fourth-year wing has scored at least 16 points in 10 of his last 11 games, averaging 20.6 points, 5.4 boards, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals over that stretch as a key part of the second unit.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Non-factor in loss
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Mathurin produced four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Mathurin surged with three solid games following a four-game absence, but he crashed back to earth Tuesday night. He logged his second-lowest shot volume of the season in the loss, and although Mathurin usually comes off the bench, his low total illustrates how the team depends on the sixth man for production. The team is 1-3 when Mathurin scores less than 10 points.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Puts up team-high 28 points
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Mathurin closed Sunday's 127-113 victory over Milwaukee with 28 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-14 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes.
Despite coming off the bench, Mathurin led the team in scoring Sunday and got to the free-throw line with ease. The swingman is thriving as the Clippers' sixth man, averaging 23.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 30.3 minutes per game across his last eight appearances.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Scores 23 points in return
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Mathurin (toe) chipped in 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over the Raptors.
After four straight absences due to the right toe injury, Mathurin returned to action in his usual sixth-man role and delivered a strong performance to help the Clippers improve to 37-36 on the season. Since joining L.A. at the trade deadline, Mathurin has averaged 20.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Good to go vs. Toronto
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Mathurin (toe) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mathurin is ready to return to the court following a four-game absence due to a right toe injury. He was enjoying a strong March before going down with the injury, averaging 19.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 10 appearances.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Out again Monday
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Mathurin (toe) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's meeting with Milwaukee, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
This will be Mathurin's fourth consecutive game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Out for three-game trip
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The Clippers announced Tuesday that Mathurin (toe) will be sidelined for the team's entire three-game road trip, which concludes Saturday in Dallas, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
L.A. had already listed Mathurin out for Wednesday's game in New Orleans, but he'll also end up missing the rematch with the Pelicans on Thursday in addition to the contest in Dallas. Mathurin is tending to a right toe injury and is set to undergo further treatment back in Los Angeles while the Clippers are on the road. If Mathurin responds well to treatment, he could return to the court as early as Monday against Milwaukee.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Listed out for Wednesday
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Mathurin has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to right toe injury recovery.
Mathurin hasn't missed a game since Feb. 8 and has seen an uptick in playing time of late, so his absence Wednesday seems to be a scheduled rest day. If all goes according to plan, expect the Arizona product to be available for the second half of the Clippers' back-to-back Thursday, also against New Orleans.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Posts 16 points in loss
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Mathurin amassed 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to San Antonio.
Mathurin was expected to see increased usage during Kawhi Leonard's (ankle) absence, but the former's total wasn't enough to overcome a productive night from the Spurs. Mathurin snapped an impressive five-game streak of 20-plus point performances. He'll try to renew that streak on the road for a two-game set against the Pelicans.
Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Superb off bench with 24 points
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Mathurin totaled 24 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 loss to Sacramento.
The severity of Kawhi Leonard's (ankle) injury is unclear, but it's reasonable to assume that Mathurin would get a significant usage boost if the All-Star was unavailable for Monday's game against the Spurs. At present, Mathurin is distinguishing himself as a premier sixth man for the Clippers, averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals since joining the team.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Pours in 26 points Friday
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Mathurin recorded 26 points (10-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 119-108 win over the Bulls.
Mathurin scored at least 20 points for the fourth straight game, providing the Clippers with a reliable scoring punch off the bench. In typical fashion, Mathurin's peripheral contributions have left a little to be desired, dragging down his overall fantasy value. If you need points and out-of-position rebounds, make sure Mathurin isn't somehow available in your league.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Thrives off bench in win
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Mathurin supplied 22 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 win over the Timberwolves.
Even though Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland carried the team offensively, the Clippers wouldn't have won this game as comfortably as they did without Mathurin's contributions. The forward, who joined the Clippers on the deal that sent Ivica Zubac to the Pacers, was the team's second-highest scorer and has been a regular scoring weapon off the bench for Los Angeles. Mathurin has scored 20-plus points in four of his last five outings off the bench, averaging 20.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in that span.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Shines with 28 points from bench
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Mathurin logged 28 points (9-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 126-118 win over the Knicks.
Mathurin's acquisition has played a big role in the Clippers' resurgence, and they have a legitimate chance to escape the Play-In bracket if they can string together more victories. Although the team looked like a squad in tank mode after dealing away James Harden and Ivica Zubac, the Clippers have thrived with the addition of Mathurin and Darius Garland. The team is 7-3 over the past 10 games, and Mathurin's continued work with the second unit will remain a critical part of the game plan.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Double-doubles off bench
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Mathurin posted 21 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during the Clippers' 123-120 win over the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Mathurin's struggles from beyond the arc continued Saturday, and he's now gone 1-for-18 from three-point range over his last six outings. However, the fourth-year pro more than made up for it at the charity stripe and also finished as the Clippers' second-leading rebounder en route to his second double-double of the season. Since being acquired by the Clippers from the Pacers in early February, Mathurin has averaged 18.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Extremely efficient vs. former team
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Mathurin recorded 23 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers.
It seemed Mathurin was extra motivated against his former team. He ended just two boards shy of recording a double-double and has scored at least 20 points in four of his seven appearances with the Clippers after the All-Star break, averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.7 threes made per game in that stretch. Mathurin is doing enough to warrant even more minutes, but as good as he's been off the bench, he's likely to remain in that role for the time being.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Not starting Sunday
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Mathurin won't start against the Pelicans on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) back in the lineup, Mathurin will slide to the second unit. Over six outings (one start) with the Clippers, the 23-year-old swingman has averaged 20.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.
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