Magic defeat the Pacers 117-110

The Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Paulo Banchero scored 34 points. Banchero made 11 of 20 from the field and 12 of 16 free throws. For the Magic, Franz Wagner scored 24 points. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 29 points and 14 assists. Buddy Hield had 20 points and Myles Turner had 24.

The Magic shot 53% from the field, one percentage point more than the Pacers. The Pacers sought to make up for the deficit in 3-point shooting by making 15 long-range shots to the Magic's six. After trailing by 14 points after three quarters, the Pacers rallied to within one point, 93-92. Orlando reclaimed control down the stretch, finishing with a 39-33 rebounding advantage. Bruce Brown, a Pacers guard, was out with a bone bruise in his right knee. Taking his place Andrew Nembhard, scored 17 points.