After one of the best series, tactically, narratively and aesthetically, it’s proven difficult to come up with many losers coming out of the 2025 NBA Finals. So, let’s stay positive and focus on the winners from a delightful championship round.
The Indiana Pacers blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Obi Toppin was the leading scorer for the Pacers, pouring in 20 points.
Pascal Siakam held an Indiana Pacers team meeting at his home ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, and what he said is a big reason they are in the NBA Finals.
The NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will come down a deciding Game 7 following the Pacers’ 108-91 win in Game 6 to even the series at three games apiece.
Obi Toppin scored 20 off the bench to lead a balanced offensive effort as the Indiana Pacers evened the NBA Finals with a 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 on Thursday in Indianapolis.
Obi Toppin has emerged as another unsung hero in the Indiana Pacers’ remarkable Finals run. The versatile forward has provided crucial production coming off the bench throughout their championship pursuit.
Dort and Toppin, once labeled “cannot shoot” coming into their NBA careers, both made big impacts in their first-ever Finals game, draining 5 threes each In the NBA, the brightest lights often reveal the clearest truths.
The Indiana Pacers would not have won Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder without the play of Obi Toppin. Toppin had 17 points and hit five threes against the Thunder.
The Indiana Pacers continued their run of miracle comebacks in the playoffs following their stunning, 111-110 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
On Wednesday night in Manhattan, Obi Toppin at least partly finally fulfilled the potential the New York Knicks saw in him when they made him in the eighth overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft.
The Indiana Pacers made a historical comeback in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. One player who doesn’t get many headlines, but played solid for Indiana was Obi Toppin.
Obi Toppin, the former Knicks player, was traded to the Pacers in 2023 in exchange for two second-round picks. He has now returned to New York for his homecoming as the Pacers stole Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks.
Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers earned a big win over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The incredible victory, which saw the Pacers overcome a 14-point deficit with about 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals did not disappoint as 48 minutes was not enough time to settle this thrilling matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks.
Despite being down most of their starting lineup, the Indiana Pacers surprisingly came out on top 132-130 against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was on an eight-game winning streak.
An 82-game season is full of surprises. The NBA tends to get wonky while March Madness ensues in the NCAA. Monday's Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup rivaled a March Madness game.
Obi Toppin scored 34 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining in overtime, while leading the Indiana Pacers to a 132-130 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Minneapolis.
Heading into the NBA All-Star Break, the Indiana Pacers have a solid 30-23 record, home-court advantage in a first-round playoff series, and plenty of momentum despite going only 2-3 in the last five games.
The Indiana Pacers decided to run it back with their roster from a year ago. That roster made the Eastern Conference Finals. Had they been more apt at closing games, they may have had a shot to make the NBA Finals.
Pacers forward Obi Toppin was sidelined for a short time during Indiana's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night after spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.