Toppin had four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Bucks.
Toppin returned from a two-game absence but struggled to rediscover the form from prior to his ankle injury. Although this was far from a convincing performance, Toppin has been a solid piece for the Pacers this season, at one point scoring double-digit points in nine straight games. His playing time should increase as he continues to work his way back from the injury.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Available to play
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Toppin (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Toppin will be returning from a two-game absence, and there's no word of any restrictions. With this news, Jarace Walker could see fewer minutes Tuesday. Toppin has averaged 10.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.9 minutes over his last 10 appearances.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable to play Tuesday
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Toppin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Toppin has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he could make his return New Year's Eve. Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy would all be in line to see more minutes off the bench if Toppin isn't cleared to play Tuesday.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Won't play Sunday
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Toppin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Toppin will miss a second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. In his absence, Jarace Walker and Johnny Furphy are candidates for increased roles. Toppin's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bucks.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable to face Celtics
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Toppin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Toppin missed Friday's contest due to a left ankle sprain and is at risk of missing a second straight game. Jarace Walker played 28 minutes Friday and would likely see an expanded role once again if Toppin can't go Sunday.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Officially ruled out
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Toppin (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Toppin will miss Friday's contest due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against the Thunder. Jarace Walker will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Toppin's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Expected to sit Friday
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Toppin (ankle) is unlikely to play Friday against Boston, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Toppin sat out the second half of Thursday's 120-114 loss to the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain, finishing the contest with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in seven minutes. The severity of Toppin's ankle sprain isn't yet known, but the Pacers aren't counting on him being available for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Jarace Walker would be a candidate for an expanded role Friday if Toppin is ultimately ruled out.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Shut down vs. Thunder
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Toppin won't return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain. He recorded five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over seven minutes before departing.
Toppin suffered the ankle injury early in Thursday's matchup and attempted to tough it out, but it was clear he was moving a bit gingerly. He'll be considered questionable for Friday's game against Boston until the team evaluates the 26-year-old further.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Returns Thursday
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Toppin (ankle) has returned to Thursday's game against the Thunder, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Toppin sprained his left ankle during the first quarter, though he returned to action midway through the second. The big man should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way, but Jarace Walker could see an uptick in playing time if Toppin is limited.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Iffy to return Thursday
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Toppin sustained a sprained left ankle during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder and is questionable to return.
Toppin supplied five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and a rebound across three minutes before heading back to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Jarace Walker will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Season-best effort from long range
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Toppin provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Sunday's 119-104 victory over the Pelicans.
The four made threes were a season high for Toppin, who continues to be a force from Indiana's second unit. The fifth-year forward has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 15.4 points, 6.4 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.4 steals in 22.3 minutes a contest over that stretch while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor and 43.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Provides spark off bench in win
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Toppin ended Friday's 121-107 victory over the 76ers with 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes.
Toppin provided a spark off the bench in small-ball lineups for the Pacers against a 76ers team that lost Joel Embiid (nose) in the first half, recording a season-high three steals and falling just one point shy of his season-high mark of 21 points set back during a Nov. 15 loss to the Heat. Toppin has been on a heater since the calendar turned to December, averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game through his last six outings. The 26-year-old versatile forward is worth streaming in fantasy leagues while he's running hot from the second unit, but he would likely need an injury to a member of Indiana's frontcourt in order to gain more stable playing time.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Drops 17 points in win
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Toppin finished Friday's 132-123 victory over the Bulls with 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block in 21 minutes.
After an indifferent start to the season, Toppin has found some form of late, averaging 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks in 20.5 minutes per game over the past week. While the production has been above average, his playing time is actually in line with his season average, meaning this could simply be a case of Toppin going through a strong patch offensively.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Returns to game Sunday
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Toppin returned to Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Toppin was hit while dunking during the third quarter and sustained a left ankle sprain. However, he's back and should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Iffy to return Sunday
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Toppin is questionable to return during Sunday's game against Memphis due to a left ankle sprain.
Toppin was hit while dunking during the third quarter, though he remained in the game briefly. If the big man is unable to return for the fourth quarter, Myles Turner and Jarace Walker should pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Plays just 16 minutes
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Toppin notched seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over the Pelicans.
Toppin has now played 17 or fewer minutes in four straight games, as his upside continues to be capped by limited workloads. He's been particularly cold from beyond the arc this season which doesn't help his case, as he's hitting 29.6 percent of his three-pointers on 3.2 attempts per game.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Scores 19 points off bench Monday
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Toppin racked up 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-119 loss to the Raptors.
The Pacers have been decimated by injuries in the frontcourt in recent games, but Toppin continues to play off the bench since he fits extremely well in that role. The former Dayton standout has scored in double digits six times this season, but he's posted his two best scoring outputs of the campaign in his last three games. His current season-high scoring mark is the 21-point effort he delivered in a loss to the Heat on Nov. 15. Even though Toppin is not expected to move to the starting lineup any time soon, he should enjoy an uptick in his fantasy upside as long as Indiana remains depleted in the frontcourt.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Leads Pacers in reserve role
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Toppin produced 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.
Toppin's 21 points Friday were his most of the 2024-25 regular season and the first time he eclipised the 20-point mark since April 9 against the Raptors last season. Toppin failed to reach double-digit scoring in his previous three outings, but perhaps Friday's performance will help kick start his involvement in the Pacers' offense.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Limited action off bench in return
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Toppin amassed two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 loss to the Magic.
Toppin returned to the court Wednesday after missing Indiana's previous game due to an ankle injury, seeing limited action off the bench despite doing a little bit of everything in his time on the floor. Toppin recorded a team-high-tying pair of blocks in just south of 20 minutes, the first time this year he has recorded more than one block. Look for Toppin to see his role continue to expand as he works his way back to full strength.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Cleared for Wednesday
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Toppin (ankle) will play Wednesday versus Orlando, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Toppin will return from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Toppin is averaging 22.8 minutes per game across his last five contests, with 58.0 percent of his minutes coming at the power forward position.
