Carlisle: Mathurin Making Strides, Finding Self

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The Pacers got a big win over the New York Knicks over the weekend and moved back to .500 to start the season.  Bennedict Mathurin’s 38 points led all scorers in the game and his continued growth this season is starting raise some eyebrows about how high his ceiling truly is.

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On Tuesday’s show, head coach Rick Carlisle made his weekly appearance and Mathurin’s development and start to the season was the focal point of the conversation.

Now Benn is starting to guard 30-40 pick and rolls per game.  He’s being put in situations that are some of the most difficult to defend.  That’s a big challenge. – Rick Carlisle on Bennedict Mathurin stepping up defensively

Other topics of conversation involved the initial impressions of Mathurin in the draft process, the “pissed off Colts fans” comments after Sunday’s game, the NBA replay challenge system and the Come To Our House season of giving event.

He keeps bringing his game closer to the way our team plays.  He and Tyrese both had explosive games. – Carlisle on Mathurin gelling with the team’s playing style

For the full interview with Rick Carlisle, click the link below!