Magic vs Pacers
Sun, Jan 4
Final
Magic
Magic
(19 - 16)
135
-
127
Pacers
Pacers
(6 - 29)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 28 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 135 |
| Pacers | 36 | 22 | 42 | 27 | 127 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
28
12
5
Pascal Siakam
IND | #43 | F
34
7
5
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 74% chance of winning the game
Orlando is poised to extend Indiana's losing streak to 12 games by leveraging their strong home record and the scoring duo of Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane against a depleted Pacers roster.
Key Analysis
- • The Pacers are currently suffering through an 11-game losing streak and hold the worst record in the NBA at 6-29.
- • Indiana is severely handicapped by the absence of franchise star Tyrese Haliburton and key scorer Bennedict Mathurin.
- • Orlando boasts a solid 11-5 record at the Kia Center, whereas the Pacers have won only one road game all season.
- • The Magic defeated the Pacers 112-110 on the road just four days ago, proving they can handle this specific matchup.
- • Indiana's defense ranks near the bottom of the league, allowing over 119 points per contest.
- • To pull off an upset, the Pacers would need an outlier shooting performance from Pascal Siakam and their remaining role players.
