Bennedict Mathurin has been suspended one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official.

The incident occurred with 3:58 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 14 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Mathurin will serve his suspension on Jan. 16 when the Pacers visit the Detroit Pistons.