Obi Toppin Leads Pacers to Overtime Victory Against Timberwolves

Obi Toppin delivered a standout performance for the Indiana Pacers, scoring 34 points and making a career-high seven 3-pointers in a dramatic 132-130 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This victory ended Minnesota's eight-game winning streak in March. Toppin's decisive shot came with just 3 seconds left on the clock, highlighting his contribution in a game where the Pacers were missing their regular starters due to injuries and ejections. Previously with the New York Knicks, Toppin joined the Pacers in the 2023-24 season, and his performance against the Timberwolves marked his first start of the season. Despite recent modest averages of 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds over the last eight games, Toppin's capability to deliver game-winning plays underscores his potential when given extended playing time. His role and future impact in the NBA remain to be seen, but this game will be remembered as one of his career highlights.