21YO Bennedict Mathurin Destroys Fear of Joel Embiid and East?s No.1 Team With 3 Words

The Indiana Pacers improved their record to 6-3 after beating the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling 126-124 victory. The Pacers managed to bag a win over the two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo despite his historic 54-point performance. Tyrese Haliburton and Co?s impressive performance against the Bucks finished the Pacers? homestand with a 4-1 winning record. The Pacers will head to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to face the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, in their next match-up.

After their win, Pacers? 21-year-old Guard Bennedict Mathurin was hyped and destroyed the fear of Joel Embiid and the Eastern Conference?s number-one team with just three words.

Bennedict Mathurin is ready to face Joel Embiid and Co.

Bennedict Mathurin had an impressive performance in tonight?s win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the game. After the game, he was happy about his team going 4-1 on the homestand and had a 3-word message for Joel Embiid and Co, ?We good baby!? When asked about his incredible 26-point performance against Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 21-year-old said, ?I don?t care about the stats man. We got the win, that?s all that matters.?

The sophomore has been a key contributor to the Pacers’ early season success. He is averaging 12.4 points this season, and his performance is getting better with each game. Apart from Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton had a great game for the Pacers tonight. He led the team in scoring with 29 points and 10 assists, helping his team get a win over The Greek Freak. It was a great team win for the Pacers, as 6 of their players scored in double digits. The Pacers are currently sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference rankings.

Can Bennedict Mathurin back his claim against the reigning MVP?

The Indiana Pacers have a tall task ahead as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Philly grabbed the number 1 spot in the Eastern Conference after beating the Boston Celtics in their last game. The 76ers are being led by the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, who has continued his incredible form from last season. He has dominated his opponents this season, averaging 31.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks so far.

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Tyrese Haliburton and Co. are ready to get back on the road after an impressive home stretch. But it will not be easy for them to continue their momentum against Joel Embiid, who has been in elite form. The Pacers will be hopeful after tonight?s win as they were able to stop the 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo even though he played his best basketball of this season and ended the game with 54 points. The NBA World is excited to see if Bennedict Mathurin can back his claim against the reigning MVP.

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Do you think the Pacers can continue their good run of form against the 76ers? Or will Joel Embiid show everyone why he’s the reigning MVP and dominate Indy?