Obi Toppin Out for Pacers with Ankle Injury
Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers is currently dealing with an ankle injury. This injury will prevent him from playing for the team. The news comes after he was listed as questionable due to the same issue.
What It Means
Toppin’s absence will impact the Pacers’ rotation at power forward. He has been averaging 10.5 points per game this season and has a field goal percentage of 55.4%. His ability to score in double digits consistently has been valuable to the team.
The Pacers will likely rely more on Pascal Siakam and Jarace Walker to fill the gap left by Toppin. Siakam is currently leading in minutes and points among power forwards on the team, while Walker provides additional support off the bench. The team will need these players to step up until Toppin can return.
