Pacers' Obi Toppin: Posts season high in win Wednesday
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Toppin finished Wednesday's 135-132 nailbiter victory over the Celtics with 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Toppin recorded season highs in both points (18) and minutes (33), and has put up at least 14 for a third consecutive game. Despite concerns regarding playing time in the previous contest against the Magic, Toppin was second among all bench players in minutes Wednesday night, only behind Bennedict Mathurin (43). He is averaging 11.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks and an impressive 37.5 percent from three to begin the season.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Leads reserves in scoring Monday
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Toppin finished Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic with 14 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes.
Toppin led the Pacers' bench in scoring Monday, and he did most of his damage from deep. Despite his strong shooting performance, Toppin played a season-low 14 minutes and saw less playing time then fellow reserves Ben Sheppard (23) and Isaiah Jackson (22).
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Not listed on injury report
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Toppin (neck) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons.
Toppin missed the Pacers' preseason finale due to a neck injury but will be good to go for the regular season. He held a consistent role during his first season in Indiana last year, averaging 10.3 points in 21.1 minutes per game across 82 regular-season appearances (28 starts).
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Won't play Thursday
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Toppin is out for Thursday's preseason game versus the Hornets due to a neck injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.
While the severity of Toppin's neck injury is uncertain, he will miss Indiana's preseason finale. Toppin's neck chance to suit up is the Pacers' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 23.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Scores eight points in start Monday
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Toppin totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two steals, one rebound and one assist across 17 minutes in Monday's preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
With Pascal Siakam receiving a scheduled day of rest, Toppin got the start at the four-spot Monday. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the club's primary backup at power forward, and he could see minutes at the center position as well. Toppin is coming off a career-best year with Indiana, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 combined steals plus blocks across 21.1 minutes per game while playing in all 82 regular-season outings. The big man also shot a career-high 57.3 percent from the field in the 2023-24 campaign.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Starting Monday
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Toppin will start Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.
With Pascal Siakam (rest) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) unavailable, Toppin and Jarace Walker will enter the starting lineup. Last Thursday, Toppin posted six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal in 17 minutes off the bench during a win over the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Set to remain in Indy
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Toppin agreed Sunday with the Pacers on a four-year, $60 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After coming over in a trade from the Knicks last summer, Toppin proved to be a valuable contributor for Indiana as the club's top reserve big man. He appeared in all 82 games and averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.1 minutes per contest. Indiana will bring back frontcourt starters Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner in 2024-25, so Toppin's role is unlikely to change dramatically despite receiving more of a long-term financial commitment.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Gets qualifying offer
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The Pacers issued Toppin a qualifying offer Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Toppin set career highs across the board during his first season in Indiana, as he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 stocks in 21.1 minutes across 82 regular-season appearances. He also provided a spark off the bench during the postseason, scoring at least 10 points in six straight games at one point. During that stretch, Toppin averaged 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Top scorer off bench in Game 6
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Toppin posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes in Thursday's 120-98 win over Milwaukee in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Toppin gave Indiana a much-needed lift off the bench, leading all Pacers in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and ending two rebounds shy of a double-double in just under 25 minutes on the second unit. Toppin has been stellar off the bench this postseason but posted his best outing of the playoffs thus far in the series-clinching victory. Toppin concluded the first-round series by surpassing the double-digit scoring mark in four straight outings.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Steps up off bench in Game 3 win
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Toppin finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes in Friday's 121-118 overtime win over Milwaukee in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Toppin provided a nice spark off Indiana's bench to help his squad take a series lead over Milwaukee, leading all bench players in scoring while ending as one of five Pacers with 15 or more points in the overtime contest. Toppin posted his highest point total of the postseason thus far, surpassing the double-digit mark for the first time in the series.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Flirts with double-double in win
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Toppin amassed nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 victory over the Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Although Toppin has largely been a non-factor for the Pacers recently, he provided solid support in the second unit during the Game 2 victory. Players like Toppin can hold a lot of value for fantasy players in DFS contests, as his inexpensive salary can help lineups stay below the salary cap after adding elite players. His near double-double is an encouraging sign that Toppin can match the value of his DFS salary moving forward.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Good to go
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Toppin (ankle) is officially available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
No surprise here, as Toppin had been previously reported to be trending in this direction. Barring any setbacks with his ankle, the 26-year-old should be in line for his usual workload.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: On track for Sunday
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Toppin (ankle) is expected to suit up in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Toppin is going through his standard pregame warm-ups. Coach Rick Carlisle noted that he expects the 26-year-old to be available Sunday.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Listed as questionable for Sunday
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Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Toppin picked up his ankle issue Friday against the Cavaliers and was unable to return to the game. The Pacers are pretty banged up right now, and it's possible that Jarace Walker gets a shot at some rotation minutes if Toppin is unable to go.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Out with ankle injury
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Toppin won't return to Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left ankle sprain, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports. He recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block in 16 minutes before exiting.
Toppin tweaked his ankle at the end of the third quarter, and the team announced shortly afterward that he would be shut down for the rest of the night. He'll be considered day-to-day in advance of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Hawks.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Leads bench in scoring vs. Toronto
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Toppin contributed 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 140-123 win over the Raptors.
Toppin was the second-leading scorer for the Pacers on Tuesday behind Tyrese Haliburton. It was Toppin's first 20-point outing since Jan. 26 against the Suns, and he saw extended minutes in the fourth quarter with Indiana holding a sizeable lead. Over his last five games, Toppin has averaged 15.8 points on 65.3 percent shooting (including 47.8 percent from three on 4.6 attempts per game), 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 20.2 minutes.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Reaches double figures off bench
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Toppin closed Monday's 133-111 victory over Brooklyn with 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
Toppin provided a spark off the Pacers bench while ending as one of three bench players with a double-digit point total to go along with a quartet of rebounds and a trio of assists in just under 20 minutes of action. Toppin posted his eighth game of the year with 14 or more points off the bench, and he has done so in two of his last five appearances.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable for Friday
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Toppin is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
If Toppin is forced to the sidelines Friday, Doug McDermott could pick up some extra minutes, but that doesn't mean much with Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner healthy. The Pacers will likely see how he feels after Friday's morning shootaround before determining his status.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Provides 17 points off bench
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Toppin totaled 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 111-97 win over the Magic.
Toppin came in with the second unit and helped dig the Pacers out of an early 15-point deficit. The 26-year-old matched Myles Turner with a team-leading eight rebounds, which also tied Toppin's third-best rebounding total of the season.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Pops for 14 points Tuesday
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Toppin closed with 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 137-120 win over Dallas.
Toppin scored in double-digits for just the second time in the past seven games, although he added very little outside of the scoring column. Aside from a few productive stretches, Toppin has been on the outside looking in when it comes to standard league fantasy value. He is outside the top 150 for the season, and given his current role, managers are likely to find more serviceable options on the waiver wire.
