In Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was ejected for a flagrant foul after throwing a punch at De'Andre Hunter's midsection. This incident escalated with technical fouls issued to both Hunter and Pacers center Myles Turner following Hunter's retaliation. Mathurin's ejection came after only one minute of play, and he did not score, yet the Pacers maintained an impressive 38-23 lead in the first quarter despite this early setback. Previous tensions in the series were mentioned, particularly concerning Mathurin's earlier play that injured Hunter.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was ejected in the first quarter of Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after being given a flagrant foul 2 for extending a closed fist toward the midsection of Cavs forward De'Andre Hunter.
Following an official review, Mathurin was given a more severe penalty for starting the incident with his punch to Hunter to create space as the Pacers inbounded the ball.
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