The Montreal born swingman Bennedict Mathurin turns 22 on June 19, with his special day falling on could be a do or die moment for Indiana.

As Game 6 of the NBA Finals approaches, all eyes are on Bennedict Mathurin, not just for his game, but for his birthday.

Born under the sign of Gemini

Mathurin embodies the dual threat nature of his zodiac. Known for adaptability, energy, and quick thinking, Geminis thrive in high pressure moments, and that’s exactly what the Pacers will need if they’re to claw back against Oklahoma City.

After a quiet postseason overall, Mathurin showed flashes of brilliance in Game 2, dropping 14 points on 4 of 7 shooting in just 22 minutes. His ability to attack the rim, draw fouls 5 of 7 from the line, and keep up with OKC’s small-ball speed gives Indiana a versatile weapon off the bench.

He’s averaged 10.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in limited minutes this postseason 17 games, 16.4 MPG , but the matchup may be swinging in his favor. With the series heating up and his birthday aligning with a potential turning point, Mathurin could be primed for a breakout performance.

And he wouldn’t be the first.

Udonis Haslem (June 9)

on June 9, 2012, the Miami Heat faced off against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, a pivotal matchup. The Heat went on to win the NBA finals.

Jrue Holiday (June 12)

Boston came out on top with a victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks, taking a commanding 3–0 lead in the series. Boston went on to win the NBA Finals.