Mathurin notched six points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 111-108 victory over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin drew just the second start of his career Friday with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out, but he could not take advantage of the opportunity, finishing with a season-low six points on only six shots over a season-low 20 minutes. Mathurin figures to slot back into a bench role when Nesmith returns and is still worth rostering in some fantasy formats. However, the hope is his recent downward trend can be chalked up to tough matchups with the Celtics and Heat.

Mathurin will start Friday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will draw his second NBA start with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out. In his first career start, the rookie posted 14 points, two rebounds and one assist in 40 minutes during a 112-104 win over the Warriors.

Mathurin closed with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 loss to New York.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin failed to score in the first quarter, but he dropped 10 points on 3-for-9 from the field and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe in the second period. The Arizona product continues to serve as a consistent source of scoring for the Pacers off the bench, posting 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last seven appearances.

Mathurin chipped in 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 125-119 win over Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

It was the rookie's best scoring effort so far in December and his biggest output since he dropped 30 against the Nuggets on Nov. 9. Mathurin may be starting to feel the grind of his first NBA campaign, however. Through eight games this month, he's shooting just 38.2 percent from the floor and 21.6 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.0 threes over that stretch.

Mathurin isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Zach Pearson of Pacers Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will be replaced by Tyrese Haliburton in the starting lineup Wednesday. Mathurin made his first start of the season in Monday's game.

Mathurin racked up 14 points (4-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during Monday's 112-104 victory over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie has served as an efficient sixth man in Indiana's offense, and he finally got his opportunity to join the starting five amid the Pacers' numerous absences. While this move is probably temporary, Mathurin still has considerable fantasy value off the bench, averaging 18.3 points and 3.8 rebounds through 24 games.

Mathurin is starting Monday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin will get a chance with the first unit due to the absence of both Tyrese Haliburton (groin) and T.J. McConnell (illness). Mathurin is averaging 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals in his last seven contests off the bench.

Mathurin closed with 22 points (6-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin tied for the team lead in scoring in the loss, finishing with 20-plus points for fifth time in his past six games. The rookie didn't shoot well from the field, but he knocked down 10 of 11 free-throws after failing to get to the line in each of his previous two contests. Mathurin didn't contribute much in the way of complementary stats Wednesday, though he did extend his streak of games with at least one steal to five.

Mathurin ended Monday's 116-115 victory over the Lakers with 23 points (10-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin finished as the Pacers' second-leading scorer in the contest, one point behind point guard Tyrese Haliburton. It was the fourth time in Mathurin's past five contests that he's posted at least 20 points and the 10th time overall this season that he's reached that mark. His 19.1 points per game on the campaign ranks second among all rookies behind only Paolo Banchero (22.9).

Mathurin contributed 20 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 128-117 victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Mathurin is averaging 6.6 free-throw attempts per game -- 12th most in the league among all qualifiers. Even on nights on middling efficiency, Mathurin is finding ways to score. The rookie is averaging 19.4 points per game through 18 contests thus far.