
Mathurin has missed Indiana's last three games but may be back to take on Utah. Ben Sheppard has taken on extra minutes with Mathurin sidelined, but his skillset doesn't translate well to fantasy basketball. If Mathurin is out again, Sheppard doesn't need to be added off the waiver wire.
Mathurin will miss a third straight game with a sore left calf. The good news is that Pacers coach Rick Carlisle does not expect the wing to be out much longer, potentially returning as soon as Friday against the Jazz. Mathurin's absence frees up additional minutes for Ben Sheppard, but he does not need to be streamed in most leagues.
Mathurin has missed Indiana's last two games with a sore left calf. His absence resulted in more playing time for Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard, with the former offering a significantly higher fantasy ceiling.
Mathurin sat out Saturday, and he'll miss a second straight game when the Pacers face the Kings on Monday. His absence should mean more playing time for Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard, who each logged 22 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Thunder.
Mathurin is averaging 16.1 points and 5.4 boards across 30.1 minutes per game this season, so his absence is meaningful. His minutes will likely be picked up by committee, with Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard the most likely candidates to see increased run.