Pascal Siakam (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
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Pascal Siakam (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.Siakam has missed Indiana's last three games with a sprained wrist. Obi Toppin has been the starting power forward for the last two, but he is under a minutes restriction and totaled 19 minutes in those appearances.
Obi Toppin (foot) is probable to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.Toppin has played and started in each of Indiana's last two games, though he has logged a grand total of 19 minutes. Pascal Siakam (wrist) is questionable, and if he plays, Toppin will likely come off the bench. Regardless, Toppin won't play enough to be worth rostering.
Jarace Walker accounted for 21 points (8-of-10 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies.Walker, who has started the Pacers' last seven games, has reached double figures in 15 of his last 16 appearances. Sunday's game was his fourth with at least 20 points during this run. With Obi Toppin set to be under a minutes limit for the rest of the season and Pascal Siakam nursing a wrist injury, Walker is worth the risk during the silly season. Even with the turnover concerns, which he has done a better job of managing in recent games.
Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin and Jay Huff will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.The Pacers won't have Andrew Nembhard for Sunday's game, as he sits out due to soreness in his neck and lower back. Jones returns to the starting lineup, and the rookie should play plenty. Toppin will make another start for Pascal Siakam, but he will be under a minutes limit for the rest of the season.
Pascal Siakam (wrist) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.Sunday's game will be the third that Siakam has missed with a sprained left wrist. Obi Toppin (foot) should remain in the starting lineup, but he only played eight minutes in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, as it was his first game in nearly four months. In fact, Toppin will be under a minutes restriction for the rest of the season.