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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin hits four triples, scores 20 points
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 4:09 PM
Obi Toppin finished Friday's loss to the Clippers with 20 points (8-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Despite limited playing time, Toppin has scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances. Friday's output was aided, in part, by Jarace Walker (concussion) having to leave during the first quarter. Toppin matched his season-high with 20 points, and the 23 minutes are the most he's played since before injuring his foot in late October. If Walker has to miss time, starting with Sunday's game against the Heat, Toppin may be worth the risk in deep leagues. Kobe Brown started the third quarter in place of Walker, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 27 minutes. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard records 13 points, 10 assists
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
Andrew Nembhard accounted for 13 points (4-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, 10 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Nembhard has recorded at least 10 assists in three consecutive games. And he's kept the turnovers in check during this run, totaling 43 assists and six turnovers. Nembhard's field-goal percentage against the Clippers wasn't the best, but fantasy managers will be pleased with the assists and âstocks.â He'll look to end Week 22 on a high note when the Pacers host the Heat on Sunday. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith scores team-high 26 points vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
Aaron Nesmith produced 26 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Nesmith has now reached double figures in three straight and eight of his last nine appearances, scoring at least 20 points in three. Against the Clippers, he was highly efficient shooting the basketball, making over 71 percent of his attempts. The five turnovers weren't great, but that was the lone issue for fantasy managers to be disappointed in. The Pacers play once more in Week 22, as they host the Heat on Sunday. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (concussion) will not return vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 2:29 PM
Indiana Pacers
Jarace Walker (concussion) will not return to Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Walker was injured during the first quarter of Friday's game, hitting his head on the court after being fouled by Clippers forward John Collins while throwing down a dunk. While he wanted to remain in the game to attempt his free throw, the Pacers' forward was taken to the locker room to undergo a concussion evaluation. Kobe Brown started the third quarter. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) upgraded to available vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Toppin is available after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While he has provided some value off the bench, Toppin's playing time has limited his fantasy upside. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (back) upgraded to available
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (back) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Nesmith is good to go after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. He'll take on his usual role within the Pacers' starting lineup. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) questionable vs. Clippers
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 11:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Like Aaron Nesmith, Toppin is on the Pacers' injury report for Friday due to a sore lower back. Toppin has appeared on the report previously due to foot injury management, so this is a new issue in the aftermath of Wednesday's loss to the Lakers. His absence would free up additional minutes for Kobe Brown, but not to the point where it would affect fantasy basketball. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (back) probable vs. Clippers
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: After consistently appearing in the Pacers' injury report due to an ankle injury, Nesmith is now listed with lower back soreness. The good news is that he's probable, so the Pacers are likely to have their starting wing on the floor to begin Friday's game. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell scores 17 points in 14 minutes
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:51 PM
T.J. McConnell produced 17 points (8-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: McConnell's 17 points were the most in a game for him in over two months, as he scored 23 in a January 8 win over the Hornets. However, although the production was positive, he played only 14 minutes. McConnell deserves praise for his efficiency, but the playing time makes him challenging to trust in fantasy leagues. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff drops 18/6/1 line, one blocked shot
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:51 PM
Jay Huff tallied 18 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Of the three games the Pacers have played since losing Ivica Zubac to a season-ending rib injury, Huff has started the last two. After logging 28 minutes on Monday, he played 32 against the Lakers and enjoyed one of his best offensive games of the season. The 18 points were the most in a game for Huff in three weeks, who last hit that number in a March 4 loss to the Clippers. Fantasy managers needing a post player can consider adding Huff, especially with the Pacers playing two more games in Week 22. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard records career-high 19 assists
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:50 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished Wednesday's loss to the Lakers with 14 points (3-of-9 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, 19 assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: One game removed from dishing out 14 assists in Monday's win over the Magic, Nembhard posted a new career-high in that category against the Lakers. He was responsible for 19 while committing just two turnovers. A 6-of-6 night at the foul line boosted Nembhard's point total, but the assists are what stand out. The Pacers play two more games in Week 22, starting with the Clippers on Friday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam ejected during fourth quarter
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:19 PM
Pascal Siakam was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Lakers with 5:08 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Siakam was assessed his second technical foul of the night for arguing a foul call just over halfway through the fourth quarter. He finished with 20 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot. The Pacers return to action Friday when they host the Clippers. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) available Wednesday vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 11:55 AM
Obi Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Toppin was initially listed as probable with a foot injury, so his availability against the Lakers on Wednesday isn't a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward still isn't playing enough minutes to have much fantasy value. Toppin isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (calf) upgraded to available
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 11:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Nembhard is good to go after initially being probable for Wednesday's game. As long as he's allowed to play starters' minutes, the Pacers' point guard should continue to be a positive asset in category leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) upgraded to available
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 11:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Siakam was initially probable for Wednesday's game, so the status upgrade was expected. He logged 34 minutes in Monday's win over the Magic, which ended the Pacers' 16-game losing streak. Hopefully, that is a positive indicator of how much Siakam will play on Wednesday. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) available Wednesday
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 11:50 AM
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Nesmith was initially listed probable with an ankle injury, so his availability against the Lakers on Wednesday isn't a surprise. The 26-year-old small forward is coming off a 19-point performance that included five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Magic. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) probable vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Nesmith is once again expected to play through this ankle injury. He scored 19 points on five triples in Monday's win and will look to stay hot against Los Angeles. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (calf) probable vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Nembhard should be good to go for a third straight game, and he finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists in Monday's win. Expect him to continue to stuff the stat sheet against Los Angeles. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) probable vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (foot) is probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Toppin is expected to be available once again, but his minutes have been too limited for him to make any sort of real fantasy impact. He should be left on the waiver wire. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) probable vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam is expected to be available for a third straight game, and he's coming off scoring a season-high 37 points to help the Pacers snap a 16-game losing streak. He played 34 minutes in that game, so managers should expect him to play a similar role against the Lakers. |
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