Toppin will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
After dropping 34 points in Monday's spot start against the Timberwolves, Toppin is unsurprisingly heading back to the bench in Pascal Siakam's (personal) return. Toppin has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.6 steals in 18.0 minutes in 13 games off the bench since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Leads Indiana in victory
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Toppin supplied 34 points (12-19 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 45 minutes during Monday's 132-130 overtime win over the Timberwolves.
The fourth-year big man received the starting nod for the first time this season due to Pascal Siakam (personal), Myles Turner (hip) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) being sidelined. Toppin posted a team-high mark in points on top of game highs in rebounds and three-pointers. Additionally, two of his seven three-pointers came in the final 30 seconds of overtime, and he hit the game-winning fadeaway triple from the corner in the final seconds. The 27-year-old also recorded at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for just the second time on the season, marking his second double-double over 64 regular-season appearances.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: First start of season Monday
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Toppin will start Monday's game against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
It'll be the first start of the season for Toppin, who joins the first unit in the absence of Pascal Siakam (personal). Toppin has averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.5 steals in 17.9 minutes over his last eight games, although he's set for a bump in playing time against the Timberwolves.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Productive off bench Friday
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Toppin finished Friday's 112-100 victory over the 76ers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes.
Toppin's fantasy value isn't going to be very high as long as he continues to play off the bench, but the veteran is more than capable of producing solid stat lines in this role from time to time. It's worth noting Toppin has scored in double digits in three of his last six games while playing more than 20 minutes just once over that stretch. He might carry value as a potential streaming option or waiver target in deep formats, but even if he's playing well at times, his upside shouldn't be very high due to the nature of his role in the rotation.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Scores 11 points in defeat
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Toppin logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 125-116 loss to the Nuggets.
Toppin provided a lift off the bench Monday, leading the second unit in scoring. However, the fifth-year forward struggled from beyond the arc, and over his last three outings, he has shot only 3-for-13 from downtown. However, Toppin has still recorded double-digit points in each of his last four outings, including a season-high 31 points on Feb. 12.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Provides offensive lift off bench
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Toppin ended Thursday's 127-113 victory over Memphis with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes.
Toppin was a spark for Indiana off the bench in Thursday's outing, coming out of the All-Star break by ending as one of six Pacers players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Toppin, who also hauled in a bench-high-tying rebound total, has recorded at least 10 points and five boards on 17 occasions.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Drops 30-10 outing off bench
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Toppin contributed 31 points (11-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 134-130 overtime win over Washington.
Toppin dominated Wednesday's overtime contest off the bench, leading all players in scoring and threes made while finishing with a double-digit rebound total in an impressive 30-10 double-double showcase. Toppin set new season-high marks in scoring, rebounds and threes made while also recording his first double-double of the campaign.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Splits minutes in middle
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Toppin accumulated 14 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 124-117 loss to the Lakers.
With Myles Turner (neck) unavailable, Thomas Bryant got the start at center for the Pacers but played just 23 minutes, while Toppin saw a nearly equal workload from the second unit. Toppin has scored in double digits in four of the last five games, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.0 assists in 18.6 minutes a contest over that stretch, but he may see only a modest boost in his usage if Turner misses any further action.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Sees just nine minutes
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Toppin contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in nine minutes during Tuesday's 112-89 loss to Portland.
With just nine minutes of action, Toppin saw his lowest workload since Dec. 26. He's averaged just 15.8 minutes over his last 10 appearances, but has been productive in those limited minutes with 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Flirts with double-double in win
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Toppin registered 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 15 minutes during Saturday's 132-127 win over the Hawks.
Toppin fell one rebound short of what would have been his first double-double of the season. Much like the 2023-24 campaign, Toppin's role seemingly fluctuates from one game to the next. As long as the Pacers remain relatively healthy, he will continue to serve as an energy piece off the bench, providing serviceable production on both ends of the floor.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Lifts bench in scoring in defeat
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Toppin chipped in 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Thursday's 140-110 loss to the Spurs.
Toppin provided an offensive spark off the Pacers bench in Thursday's blowout contest, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while leading all Indiana second-unit players in scoring. Toppin, one of five Indiana players in double figures Thursday, has reached double figures off the bench in three of his last five contests.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Three pilfers off bench
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Toppin recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 108-93 victory over Cleveland.
The three steals tied his season high, and Toppin has scored in double digits in five of the last six games -- although he hasn't delivered more than 12 points since Dec. 19. The fifth-year big is averaging 10.2 points, 4.2 boards, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 threes in 19.2 minutes over that six-game stretch.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Quiet in return
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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.
