Mathurin amassed 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 115-109 loss to the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin (ankle) did not show any rust after missing the last four games. The rookie got his seventh start of the season and was efficient from the floor. Prior to Monday, Mathurin was shooting 43.1 percent when he took at least 10 shots in a game. The Pacers are running low on bodies with Tyrese Halliburton (knee) and Chris Duarte (ankle) missing Monday. Mathurin could be in line for bigger offensive nights for the depleted Indiana roster.

Mathurin (ankle) will start Monday's game against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will slide right into the starting lineup during his first appearance following a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. The rookie first-round pick has drawn only six previous starts this season, averaging 14.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 28.8 minutes during those contests. In a corresponding move, Jordan Nwora will shift to a bench role.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Mathurin (ankle) will play Monday against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin participated in the team's morning shootaround and has been cleared to return following a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. It's unclear how many minutes he'll play in his first game since March 9, but his presence will likely mean fewer minutes for Jordan Nwora. Before his injury, Mathurin had scored in double figures in eight of his previous 10 appearances, averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals-plus-blocks in 28.3 minutes during that stretch.

Mathurin (ankle) remains questionable for Monday's game against in Charlotte, but he participated in Indiana's morning shootaround, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin is certainly trending in the right direction and could return to action following a four-game absence, but his official availability likely won't be known until closer to the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. His potential return would likely impact Jordan Nwora's minutes.

Mathurin (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin has missed the past four games, but this is the first time he's been hit with the questionable tag, which suggests he's getting close. If the rookie is able to return, Jordan Nwora's minutes would likely dip.

Mathurin (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin's absence streak will extend to four games due to a right ankle sprain. Andrew Nembhard should continue to see extended minutes with him out. Mathurin's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.

Mathurin (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will miss a third consecutive game and doesn't yet have a clear timetable to return, but coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that the 20-year-old is doing better and could travel with the Pacers for their road trip next week. Chris Duarte and Andrew Nembhard will likely see increased roles once again Thursday.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Mathurin (ankle) is "making some real positive strides with his rehab," but the coach declined to offer a timeline for the rookie to rejoin the lineup, Tony East of SI.com reports. "The hope is that he won't be out for long," Carlisle added.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin missed his second straight game in Monday's 117-97 loss to the Pistons while he recovers from the right ankle sprain he sustained in last Thursday's win over Houston. Given that Mathurin didn't make the trip with the Pacers to Detroit on Monday, he appears unlikely to be available for the final game of the road trip Thursday in Milwaukee. However, the Pacers have yet to provide an official update on his status for that contest.

Mathurin (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will miss back-to-back games due to a right ankle sprain. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Thursday in Milwaukee. In his absence, Chris Duarte and Andrew Nembhard are candidates for increased roles.

Mathurin (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin suffered a right ankle sprain early in Thursday's game against the Rockets and will officially miss one additional matchup. Coach Rick Carlisle also said Thursday that he doesn't expect Mathurin to play Monday against the Pistons. Chris Duarte and Andrew Nembhard are candidates to see increased run during Saturday's matchup.