Obi Toppin remains on the injury report as out with a back and torso issue, but the report's comment lists him as questionable for Wednesday's game at Memphis. The Pacers, 2-6 and on a five-game losing streak, are 0-3 without him.
What happened
Toppin's status stayed at Out on the Tuesday, Nov. 3 report, posted at 6:42 PM ET. The listed detail is back and torso. The report's comment reads, "Toppin (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies." The report gives an expected return of Nov. 4. His status was Out the day before as well, listed then as a coach's decision. Before that, it moved between Day-To-Day and Out for the same back and torso issue from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. No timeline beyond Wednesday is announced.
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana plays at Memphis on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8:00 PM ET. The Pacers are 2-6, in 12th place, and have lost five straight. Toppin has played four games and averages 15.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.2 minutes. The team is 2-3 with him and 0-3 without him. In games he missed, Tyrese Haliburton played 33.0 minutes, Andrew Nembhard 32.6 and Pascal Siakam 32.2. Jarace Walker (24.6), Kelly Oubre Jr. (23.2) and Aaron Nesmith (23.1) followed. Haliburton and Ivica Zubac are both out now, and Oubre is day-to-day with a left knee issue.
What to watch
The next update is the game-day status for Wednesday's game at Memphis. His listed status is Out, while the comment calls him questionable, so the final word is still open. The report gives Nov. 4 as his expected return. Watch whether the Pacers confirm him before the 8:00 PM ET tip. Haliburton, Zubac, Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and T.J. McConnell are also out. Oubre is day-to-day.
Is Obi Toppin playing at the Grizzlies?
Not confirmed. The Tuesday report lists him as Out with a back and torso issue, but its comment says he is questionable for Wednesday's game at Memphis. Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET.
When will Obi Toppin be back?
The injury report gives an expected return of Nov. 4, the day of the Grizzlies game. Nothing beyond that is announced.