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Obi Toppin was just getting into a flow on Sunday, scoring 9 points and 6 rebounds off the bench for the Pacers. Soon after, right leg soreness forced him out of the game against the Timberwolves. He didn’t return, adding to Indiana’s growing injury list. The Pacers are now navigating a roster crisis. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the season, along with Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, and T.J. McConnell already out, Toppin’s exit leaves six of last season’s top eight players off the floor. His energy and scoring off the bench were key to the team’s rotation last year, ranking seventh in total bench points league-wide. Now the Pacers must shuffle minutes and rely on depth to sustain competitiveness. How they respond could define their early season. Come back here for more updates! ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad
