Obi Toppin scored 20 points on seven-of-10 shooting, including six-of-nine from three-point range when the Indiana Pacers brushed aside the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103 in the NBA on Monday.Toppin was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and has Barbadian roots. His younger brother, Jacob Toppin presently plays for Atlanta Hawks as a small forward. Their father Obadiah Toppin was a leading street-baller in Brooklyn two decades ago.The turning point for the Pacers came in the third quarter when they surged ahead, outscoring the Timberwolves by 41-25.During this frame, Toppin, who played a pivotal role for the Pacers, scored nine of his 20 points, while contributing efficiently from the field.He made seven and six treys in his past two matches against the T-Wolves, taking advantage of them collapsing on defence when guards drive to the hoop.He only added one rebound, but his steady shot was more than enough to propel the Pacers to a win.Tyrese Haliburton finished with 24 points and 11 assists to help the Pacers triumph.
