The controversial ejection of Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin during Game 4 has been explained by the referee crew.

Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was ejected from the game with just under five minutes left in the first quarter after being called for a flagrant-2 foul for hitting Cavs wing De'Andre Hunter in the chest. Hunter shoved him to the ground in retaliation, causing the officials to review the incident and eject Mathurin.

Bennedict Mathurin was assessed a flagrant foul for contact to De'Andre Hunter, who then shoved Mathurin to the floor in Game 4 of Pacers vs. Cavs.