Canadians Nembhard, Mathurin step up for Pacers in all-star Haliburton's absence
Canadian sophomores Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin displayed growth that was welcomed by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle last week.
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![Canada's Bennedict Mathurin, left, and Andrew Nembhard, right, seen above in October 2022, impressed their head coach as they helped keep the Indiana Pacers afloat while other players were injured. Two basketball players jump next to each other.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7099736.1706654147!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/mathurin-nembhard-013024.jpg)
Canadian sophomores Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin displayed growth that was welcomed by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle last week.