Obi Toppin’s Electrifying Playoff Run Sparks Pacers' Finals Surge
Let’s talk about the human highlight reel himself — Obi Toppin. If you’ve been following the NBA Finals, then you already know the Indiana Pacers have something special brewing. But in Games 3 and 4, it wasn’t just Tyrese Haliburton or Pascal Siakam lighting it up — it was Toppin, who stepped up, elevated (literally), and gave Pacers fans something to believe in.
In Game 3, Toppin didn’t just play — he soared. With just over four minutes left in a tense fourth quarter, Indiana was holding a narrow five-point lead against a relentless Oklahoma City Thunder team. Then came the moment. Haliburton missed a tough floater, the rebound hung in the air, and Toppin — as if launched by a trampoline — rose above everyone and slammed home a two-handed put-back dunk. Just 18 seconds later, he swatted away a layup attempt from Jalen Williams, sending the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd into a frenzy the city hadn’t felt in decades.
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It wasn’t just about stats — though his eight points, six boards, and two blocks mattered. It was the way he played. Every time he hit the floor, he brought energy that changed the game’s rhythm. His presence forced OKC to adjust — abandon their double-big lineup and scramble for answers. He was a game-high +18 in 28 minutes, and it felt like he was everywhere.
And if Game 3 was the setup, Game 4 was the punchline. With the Pacers up by just two in the third quarter, Toppin buried back-to-back threes that swung the momentum violently in Indiana’s favor. It wasn’t just impressive — it was jaw-dropping. Toppin, known more for his athleticism than deep shooting, caught fire and put OKC on their heels. Suddenly, the Pacers led 80-71, and the arena went ballistic.
But not all was smooth. Things got physical when Toppin delivered a hard foul on Alex Caruso, earning a Flagrant 1. Tensions flared. Emotions ran hot. But that moment also signaled something else — a mental edge. Toppin wasn’t just flying high; he was in the Thunder’s heads. He was fully in playoff mode.
By the end of the night, he had racked up 17 points in under 24 minutes, making key plays on both ends of the floor. Fans flooded social media with reactions, comparing his run to something divine — a force that couldn’t be denied. Haliburton later said it best: “He brings pace, he brings energy, and he fits exactly what we do.”
That’s what’s making this Pacers team so dangerous. They’re not just relying on one star. They’re a constellation. Obi Toppin, the former Knick, has become one of Indiana’s brightest stars — not by taking over the spotlight, but by igniting it. Whether it’s a soaring dunk, a clutch three, or a game-altering block, he’s doing it all. And if he keeps this up, we might just be watching him help bring Indiana its first-ever NBA championship.
What a story. What a moment. What a player.
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