Obi Toppin Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
Obi Toppin of the Pacers has been ruled out and will not play today. Obi was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 58th game Obi has missed this season.
Obi Toppin Season Averages
Obi's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pacers rotation. Across 8 games this season, he's averaging 6.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while playing 16.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.6 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 6.6 |
Pacers Performance With & Without Obi Toppin
The numbers tell a clear story about Obi's value to the Pacers. With Obi in the lineup this season, the team is 0-8. Without him, they've gone 15-41. The Pacers's net rating is 7.3 points better per 100 possessions when Obi plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-8 | 15-41 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.0 | 108.9 | -0.1 |
| Def Rating | 123.6 | 116.2 | -7.4 |
| Net Rating | -14.6 | -7.3 | +7.3 |
| PPG | 105.5 | 111.3 | +5.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Obi Toppin?
When Obi sits, other Pacers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Johnny Furphy, Andrew Nembhard and Kobe Brown stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Obi has been out this season, Johnny Furphy has averaged 5.3 more points per game, 4.4 additional field goal attempts, 17.9 extra minutes and 4.5 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.3 | FGA: +4.4 | MPG: +17.9 | RPG: +4.5
When Obi has been out this season, Andrew Nembhard has averaged 5.7 more points per game, 4.1 additional field goal attempts and 6.3 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.7 | FGA: +4.1 | MPG: +6.3
When Obi has been out this season, Kobe Brown has averaged 6.3 extra minutes and 4.3 more rebounds.
MPG: +6.3 | RPG: +4.3
Obi Toppin Betting Trends
For bettors, Obi's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pacers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Obi has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Toppin) Pascal Siakam REB UNDER: 32-17 (+11.9u, 6.9 / -115 avg. line) Andrew Nembhard STL UNDER: 19-8 (+9.7u, 1.1 / -118 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Obi Toppin's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Blazers @ Pacers - March 18, 2026 Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard (Out) Shaedon Sharpe (Out) Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy (Out) T.J. McConnell (Questionable) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Questionable) Ivica Zubac (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Obi's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pacers.