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 matchup against OKC after going down with a left ankle sprain, and coach Rick Carlisle noted after the game that he expects Toppin to miss Friday's clash. Jarace Walker would be a candidate for an expanded role if Toppin is ultimately ruled out.
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Status
GTD - Ankle - Sprain Expected Return: 2024-12-27Previous game (vs. OKC 12/26)
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Latest Obi Toppin news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Obi Toppin Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.23.31.10.40.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 30 0 19.9 10.5 4.1 1.7 0.4 0.8 0.6 0 0 1.3 3.5 35.8% 2.8 3.9 73.3% 4.1 7.4 55.4% 1.0 1.2 86.1% 0.7 3.4 1.6 2.7 -54 66.2% 2023-24 82 28 21.1 10.3 3.9 1.6 0.5 0.6 0.8 1 0 1.2 3.1 40.3% 2.8 4.0 70.6% 4.0 7.1 57.3% 0.9 1.2 77.0% 1.0 2.9 1.7 1.9 +141 67.7% 2022-23 67 5 15.7 7.4 2.8 1.0 0.2 0.3 0.6 0 0 1.3 3.7 34.4% 1.5 2.6 59.3% 2.8 6.3 44.6% 0.6 0.7 80.9% 0.4 2.4 1.0 1.7 +56 56.5% 2021-22 72 10 17.1 9.0 3.7 1.1 0.5 0.3 0.8 3 0 0.7 2.3 30.8% 2.8 4.2 65.5% 3.5 6.6 53.1% 1.3 1.7 75.8% 1.0 2.8 1.4 1.4 +165 61.4% 2020-21 62 0 11.0 4.1 2.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.4 0 0 0.4 1.4 30.6% 1.3 2.0 62.9% 1.7 3.4 49.8% 0.3 0.4 73.1% 0.4 1.8 0.9 1.3 +25 57.4% Career 3134316.98.23.31.10.40.40.7401.02.735.2%2.23.366.6%3.26.152.4%0.81.177.8%0.72.61.31.7+33362.4% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.93.81.20.30.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 17 0 20.2 10.9 4.4 1.7 0.4 0.4 0.8 0 0 1.2 3.3 35.7% 3.1 4.6 67.1% 4.3 7.9 54.1% 1.1 1.5 76.0% 0.6 3.8 1.2 2.1 -10 63.4% 2022-23 11 1 15.9 7.0 3.5 0.6 0.3 0.7 0.7 0 0 1.2 3.9 30.2% 1.5 2.5 63.0% 2.7 6.4 42.9% 0.4 0.5 80.0% 0.9 2.6 1.1 0.9 -3 53.3% 2020-21 5 0 13.0 6.4 2.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.6 0 0 0.6 1.8 33.3% 1.8 2.8 64.3% 2.4 4.6 52.2% 1.0 1.2 83.3% 0.8 1.8 1.2 0.7 +4 62.4% Career 33117.78.93.81.20.30.40.8001.13.333.3%2.43.665.8%3.56.950.4%0.81.177.8%0.73.11.21.5-960.3%
Obi Toppin
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. OKC 12/26)
5
PTS
3
REB
0
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3019.910.54.11.70.61.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.13.40.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.40.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%55.4%73.3%35.8%86.1%66.2%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-542.700
Obi Toppin
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/14L 120-11617811020200.0%33100.0%5360.0%4250.0%010.0-1401059.2%10/10W 129-11716633010200.0%3266.7%5240.0%22100.0%120.0+611151.0%10/8L 131-130151140134200.0%55100.0%7571.4%2150.0%130.0-911269.8%
Preseason Totals 16.58.32.71.30.32.01.32.00.00.0%3.73.390.9%5.73.358.8%2.71.762.5%0.72.01.0-170.711.760.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/26L 120-114653000011100.0%11100.0%22100.0%000.0%030.0+217125.0%12/23W 111-10518841020100.0%5480.0%6466.7%000.0%040.0+411266.7%12/22W 122-952111320114125.0%4375.0%8450.0%3266.7%122.0+1121159.0%12/19W 120-1111713811105240.0%22100.0%7457.1%4375.0%170.0+031974.2%12/15W 119-1042016520316466.7%22100.0%8675.0%000.0%052.0+7221100.0%12/13W 121-1073020830304250.0%7571.4%11763.6%44100.0%260.0+942778.4%12/8L 113-1092211320109333.3%2150.0%11436.4%000.0%030.0+43850.0%12/6W 132-1232117751014375.0%4375.0%8675.0%22100.0%075.0+022595.7%12/4L 99-902413521216116.7%5480.0%11545.5%22100.0%142.0+611554.7%12/3L 122-1111415911014250.0%6466.7%10660.0%11100.0%271.0+1741771.8%12/1L 136-1212216810124125.0%66100.0%10770.0%2150.0%080.5-1322173.5%11/29L 130-10625532001200.0%3133.3%5120.0%33100.0%032.0-82539.6%11/27W 121-1141565200022100.0%100.0%3266.7%000.0%050.0-2012100.0%11/25W 114-110157220004125.0%4250.0%8337.5%000.0%020.0-20643.8%11/24W 115-10315113010011100.0%5480.0%6583.3%000.0%120.0-711391.7%11/22L 129-11716643120300.0%6350.0%9333.3%000.0%220.0-41933.3%11/20L 130-11313430000400.0%22100.0%6233.3%000.0%030.0-172133.3%11/18L 130-1193119251218337.5%55100.0%13861.5%000.0%025.0-312273.1%11/17W 119-11017832011200.0%6466.7%8450.0%000.0%122.0-51850.0%11/15L 124-1112121300015360.0%55100.0%10880.0%22100.0%030.0+1402396.5%11/13L 94-9018232200300.0%11100.0%4125.0%000.0%120.0-32425.0%11/8L 103-8320221011200.0%2150.0%4125.0%000.0%111.0-220225.0%11/6W 118-11116401000000.0%3266.7%3266.7%000.0%000.0+51266.7%11/4W 134-1272411620003133.3%5480.0%8562.5%000.0%150.0-821568.8%11/1L 125-118187500023133.3%3266.7%6350.0%000.0%140.0-32658.3%10/30W 135-1323318731127228.6%8450.0%15640.0%44100.0%341.5-1222053.7%10/28L 119-1151414200014375.0%22100.0%6583.3%2150.0%110.0+5113101.7%10/27L 118-1142215410223133.3%5360.0%8450.0%7685.7%220.5-1311867.7%10/25L 123-9819814100100.0%5480.0%6466.7%000.0%010.0-701466.7%10/23W 115-10916212010100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%010.0-93350.0%
Regular Season Totals 19.910.54.11.70.40.80.63.51.335.8%3.92.873.3%7.44.155.4%1.21.086.1%0.73.42.7-541.614.466.2%
Obi Toppin Player Profile
Team
Indiana Pacers
Birthdate
3/4/1998 (26)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'9", 220 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk 8 (NYK)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Position
PF
College
Dayton
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Indiana Pacers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
New York Knicks
2020-2023
(3 seasons)
Obi Toppin Latest News
Expected to sit Friday
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 matchup against OKC after going down with a left ankle sprain, and coach Rick Carlisle noted after the game that he expects Toppin to miss Friday's clash. Jarace Walker would be a candidate for an expanded role if Toppin is ultimately ruled out.
Shut down vs. Thunder
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.
Returns Thursday
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.
Iffy to return Thursday
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.
Season-best effort from long range
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.
Provides spark off bench in win
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.
Drops 17 points in win
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 purple patch offensively.
Returns to game Sunday
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.
Iffy to return Sunday
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.