E318 - Mathurin’s Big Fourth Not Enough as Pacers Drop to 1–13

In this episode, we break down the Pacers’ tough road loss in Detroit as Indiana falls to 1–13 on the season. Benedict Mathurin returned to action with a massive fourth-quarter surge, reminding fans of the spark he brings to the lineup. Isaiah Jackson delivered an inspired performance in his Detroit homecoming, flashing energy and efficiency throughout the night. But Jalen Duren and the Pistons’ overwhelming physicality controlled the paint from start to finish, ultimately proving too much for the Pacers to handle. We dive into the key runs, standout performances, what went wrong, and what this means for Indiana moving forwar...