Bennedict Mathurin was the X-factor for the Indiana Pacers in their pivotal Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, pouring in 27 points in only 22 minutes of action. It was the type of explosion that he's capable of from time to time as he serves as yet another option in the Pacers' collaborative effort.
Mathurin was unable to be a part of the Pacers' playoff run last year after he suffered a season-ending injury in March but remained locked in and focused on returning to the team—something Rick Carlisle addressed after his guard's breakout performance.
