Pacers' Obi Toppin: Considered probable for Wednesday
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Toppin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to right foot injury management.
Toppin was listed as questionable leading up to Sunday's game against Miami due to a back injury and right foot injury management, so he appears to have shed the back issue. All signs point to the Dayton product suiting up for Wednesday's tilt.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Available to play Sunday
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Toppin (back/foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Toppin was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a back issue and a right foot injury, but the sixth-year pro has been given the green light to play against Miami. He has scored in double digits in five of his last six outings, and over that span, he has averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.2 threes over 18.8 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable to face Miami
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Toppin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to lower-back soreness and right foot injury management.
Toppin was initially deemed questionable due to the back issue ahead of Friday's loss to the Clippers, though he was cleared to play for a fourth straight game. If the 28-year-old power forward is held out of Sunday's contest, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Micah Potter would be candidates to see increased burn, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Will play Friday
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Toppin (back) is good to go for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Toppin will push through the back pain, and he should see his usual minutes Friday night. The 27-year-old power forward is averaging 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 triples per game this season.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Game-time call for Friday
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Toppin is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to low back soreness.
Toppin was listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, so it's slightly concerning that he's been downgraded to questionable leading up to Friday. The Pacers will presumably re-evaluate the Dayton product again Friday morning before providing an update on his availability.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Upgraded to available
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Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
No surprise here, as Toppin was initially labeled as probable for Wednesday. Coming off midseason foot surgery, the sixth-year forward hasn't yet reached the 20-minute mark in any of his last 11 appearances since returning to the mix, making Toppin difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Good to go Monday
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Toppin (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Toppin will shed a questionable tag due to right foot injury management and suit up for Monday's matchup. Over his past 10 appearances (three starts), the forward is averaging 7.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 13.5 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable for Monday
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Toppin (foot) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Magic.
Toppin could receive a rest day for the first game of a four-game week, which would create more opportunity for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter. Check back for official word on Toppin's status closer to Monday's tipoff.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable for Saturday
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Toppin (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Toppin is in danger of missing his second straight game, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If he's unable to give it a go, Kobe Brown would have the chance for some extended minutes.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Not available Wednesday
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The Pacers list Toppin (foot) out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Toppin will receive some maintenance for his surgically repaired right foot for the second leg of the back-to-back set. During Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Toppin produced 15 points, three rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Available Tuesday
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Toppin (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Toppin will shed his questionable tag and be available for the first leg of this back-to-back. He hasn't cleared 16 minutes in any of his last eight games, limiting his fantasy appeal.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable for Tuesday
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Toppin is questionable for Tuesday's game against New York due to right foot injury management.
Toppin was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Milwaukee and was ultimately cleared to play, so it seems this could be a precautionary listing. The Pacers should have more to share on his status as tipoff approaches.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Cleared to play Sunday
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Toppin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Toppin will shake off a questionable tag and suit up for the eighth time over Indiana's past nine games. Since returning to action at the end of February, Toppin has played limited minutes and scored in double figures only once.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Iffy to face Milwaukee
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Toppin (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Toppin appeared in six of Indiana's last seven outings but may sit out Sunday's contest due to right foot injury management. If the 28-year-old power forward isn't cleared to play, Kobe Brown and Micah Potter would likely see increased minutes, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from doubtful to out.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Will play Friday
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Toppin (foot) will play Friday versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Toppin sat out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night, which could push Kobe Brown back to the second unit. Toppin is averaging 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game this season.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Listed as probable
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Toppin (foot) is probable for Friday's game against New York.
After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Toppin is expected to suit up against his former team. He will have plenty of streaming appeal with Pascal Siakam (knee) expected to remain on the shelf, but Toppin's workload has been limited since returning to action at the end of February.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Starting sans Siakam
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Toppin will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
With Pascal Siakam (knee) out, Toppin will return to the first unit. He has yet to play more than 11 minutes through five appearances (two starts) since returning from a four-month absence and will likely remain on a strict minutes restriction Tuesday.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Won't start Wednesday
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Toppin won't start against the Clippers on Wednesday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will return from a three-game absence Wednesday, pushing Toppin to the second unit. The 28-year-old has logged eight and 11 minutes in his two outings following a four-month absence due to a right foot stress fracture, and he'll likely remain on a strict minutes restriction against the Clippers.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Good to go Wednesday
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Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Toppin will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a four-month absence due to a right foot stress fracture. The 28-year-old has logged eight and 11 minutes in his first two outings after the extended absence, and he'll likely continue to operate under a strict minutes restriction.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Expects to play in LA
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Toppin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right foot injury.
This appears to be a precautionary listing by the Pacers, as Toppin recently returned to the court after missing a good chunk of the season while dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot. He's logged eight and 11 minutes in his first two games back, and he'll likely be in line for a similar workload Wednesday, assuming he's upgraded to available before tipoff.
