The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak, Indianapolis Star with Crew Chief John Goble following tonight’s Cavaliers at Pacers game.

May 11, 2025

QUESTION: Why was Bennedict Mathurin assessed a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 (as opposed to a Flagrant 1 or technical)?

GOBLE: Mathurin extended with a closed fist into Hunter’s sternum.  That contact was deemed to be unnecessary and excessive contact.

QUESTION: Why were De’Andre Hunter and Myles Turner assessed technical fouls?

GOBLE: During review it was observed that Hunter pushed Mathurin with two hands, that dead ball act was deemed to be unsportsmanlike act and technical foul was assessed for that action.  Turner was then observed bumping Hunter, and that dead ball act was also deemed to be unsportsmanlike act and a technical foul was assessed.