Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Obi Topin’s possible return against the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are visiting Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The Pacers expect the return of one of their key players from the playoffs: Obi Toppin, which is listed as suspicious. Indiana All-Star Pascal Siakam is also on the injury report, although his appointment is in doubt after missing their last game. Here’s everything we know about Pascal Siakam and Obi Taupin’s playing status ahead of their game against the Hornets.

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Pascal Siakam’s injury status against the Hornets

Topin looks set to return against the Hornets on Thursday. The forward, who played a key role in the Pacers’ Finals run last season, missed all but two games of the season after suffering a broken foot. Barring a sudden setback, Topin should suit up for the Pacers tonight against the Hornets.

Siakam, meanwhile, is unlikely to play against the Hornets. Named an All-Star this season, the Pacers star suffered a wrist injury that kept him out of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers two days ago. Given his “questionable” designation, Siakam is unlikely to suit up for the Pacers.

Siakam has been a force to be reckoned with this season. Despite the Pacers being in last place this seasonforward earned All-Star honors: a testament to his excellence. Siakam is averaging 23.9 points per game on 48.3% shooting from the field (37.3% from three-point range), while adding 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. The forward has been one of the few bright spots for Indiana this season.

As for Topin, the forward hasn’t played since the Pacers’ second game of the season after suffering a stress fracture. Taupin has become a fan favorite in Indiana after playing a key role off the bench in the 2025 postseason. His bench spark contributions helped the Pacers come just one game short of winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Pacer injury report

Furfee, Johnny – Dropped Out (Torn Achilles)
Haliburton, Tyreese – Dropped (Torn Achilles)
Jackson, Quenton – Questionable
Nembhard, Andrew – Questionable (Lower Back)
Nesmith, Aaron – Out (ankle)
Peter, Taelon – questionable
Siakam, Pascal – Doubtful (joint)
Thompson, Ethan – questionable
Topin, Obi – questionable (leg)
Zubac, Ivica – Out (ankle)

Hornet injury report

Evbuomwan, Tosan – Out
Hall, PJ – Out
McNeeley, Liam – Out (ankle)
Reeves, Antonio – Waived
Salaun, Tidjane – Out