INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers face the Charlotte Hornets in their final preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It is the team's final preparation for the regular season opener on Wednesday in Detroit against the Pistons..
Injury Update
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said in his pre-game press conference that forwards Obi Toppin, center Isaiah Jackson and rookie wing Johnny Furphy will all be out for Thursday night's game. Carlisle said Toppin sprained his neck and Jackson has been dealing with a sore right groin. Furphy hasn't appeared in a preseason game yet due to an ankle injury.