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Bennedict Mathurin · Free to finally breathe after surviving the Washington Wizards’ best shot, and a back-and-forth battle that featured 17 lead changes, the Indiana Pacers could find comfort, knowing the game’s outcome no longer hung in the air. According to Bennedict Mathurin, though, the same certainly couldn’t be said about a little bit of wind. Leaving behind a trail of smoke immediately upon recognizing the Pacers’ three-on-one fastbreak chance, Mathurin speeds into the peripheral of his teammate, positioning himself for an airborne faceoff against Bilal Coulibaly. Prepared to deliver a sequence that would’ve been perfectly suited for last February’s All-Star Weekend in Indiana, Mathurin works a literal windmill, whirling the basketball out of reach of any contest before powering in a breathtaking jam. Mathurin’s aerial attack helped the Pacers prevail in a battle between two teams in dire need of a victory, ultimately kickstarting a three-game winning streak. Dynamic throughout, Mathurin tallied 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a 3-pointer on November 24, 2024. · State of Mint