Mon May 12 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pacers’ Mathurin Ejected, Cavaliers’ Hunter Escapes Suspension After On-Court Altercation
**CLEVELAND, OH** – The Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers took a heated turn in Game 4, resulting in the ejection of Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin. The incident stemmed from an altercation between Mathurin and Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter, which began with a flagrant foul by Mathurin.
Mathurin, the Pacers’ leading scorer in Game 3, delivered a forceful shove to Hunter’s chest near the basket. Hunter responded with a retaliatory shove, knocking Mathurin to the ground. The ensuing melee also involved Pacers center Myles Turner, who intervened and received a technical foul along with Hunter.
After a review, officials deemed Mathurin’s initial shove a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to his immediate ejection. While Hunter’s response resulted in a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct, he avoided ejection. The incident left Hunter with a dislocated thumb, but he remained in the game.
The loss of Mathurin is a significant blow to the Pacers, who will be without their top scorer for the remainder of Game 4 and potentially beyond. For the Cavaliers, Hunter’s continued presence despite his injury is crucial, as he is considered their best wing defender. The outcome of the Game 4 altercation could significantly impact the remainder of the series.
First Piper 