Bennedict Mathurin ejected from Game 4 for contact to De'Andre Hunter, who then shoves him to floor

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin has been ejected with a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 2 while center Myles Turner and De'Andre Hunter were both hit with technical fouls after a dust-up in the first quarter of the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 on Sunday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

While awaiting a sideline out of bounds play, Mathurin hit Hunter in the sternum, which immediately angered Hunter. Hunter pointed a finger at Mathurin and followed him out to the 3-point line, hitting him with a two-handed shove and knocking him over. Hunter was standing over Mathurin and Turner hurried over to shove him. Sides were separated and the play was reviewed, then penalties were assessed.

Bennedict Mathurin was ejected with a flagrant 2 after this altercation with De'Andre Hunter

Hunter and Myles Turner also received technicals. pic.twitter.com/uHxbpSVfYG

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Mathurin's absence will mean the Pacers will have to rely on wings Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker the rest of the game. Mathurin averaged 16.1 points per game this season.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Pacers vs Cavs: Bennedict Mathurin ejected from Game 4, then shoved to floor

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