- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic
- Event Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Sunday, the Orlando Magic (19-15) will host the struggling Indiana Pacers (6-28) at Kia Center.
In their previous encounter, the Pacers narrowly lost to the Magic, finishing the game 112-110. Foul records showed the Pacers with 24 and the Magic with 23 commits. Three-point shooting was lackluster for Indiana, as they only managed to convert 3 out of 21 attempts. The Magic showed efficiency at the charity stripe, sinking 23 of 28 for an impressive 82.1%. On the boards, Orlando out-rebounded Indiana with a total of 49 rebounds (8 offensive, 41 defensive) and also recorded 3 blocks. They excelled in playmaking with 28 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, the Pacers allowed their opponents to shoot at a 47.8% rate from the field, while they dished out 22 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and achieved 10 steals. Indiana grabbed 39 total boards, with 5 on the offensive side, and shot 81.3% from the free-throw line, making 26 of 32 attempts. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 43.4% (36 of 83) and 34.3% from the three-point range, making 12 of 35 attempts.
Pascal Siakam emerged as a key contributor, scoring 26 points on 9 of 20 shooting. He logged 34 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds but did not register any assists.
As the Pacers head into this matchup, they stand with a season record of 6-28. They average 14.1 turnovers and commit 22.9 personal fouls per game. Team-wise, Indiana grabs 42.9 rebounds and has tallied 809 assists, placing them 24th in the league for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 33.1% (413 of 1,249), with a free throw percentage of 77.2%. They score an average of 110.1 points per game, ranking 29th in the NBA, with an overall shooting percentage of 43.5%.
On the defensive end, the Pacers force 14.4 turnovers per game and average 21.7 personal fouls. They are 10th in the league for most assists allowed, with 845. Opponents shoot 48.3% against them, and they allow 47.8 rebounds per game. Their opponents make 34.0% of their three-point attempts, and they are 23rd in points allowed per game (119.1).
In their last matchup, the Magic secured a win with a score of 112-110 against the Pacers. Rebounding stats showed that Orlando allowed Indiana to collect 39 total rebounds (5 offensive). The Magic shot 34.3% from behind the arc, making 12 out of 35 attempts, and converted 26 out of 32 free throw attempts (81.3%). The Pacers managed 36 of 83 from the field for a percentage of 43.4%. The final shooting stats for the Magic showed them at 43 of 90 from the floor (47.8%), while they converted 3 of 21 three-point attempts (14.3%). They finished strong, hitting 23 free throw attempts for a percentage of 82.1%. Indiana’s 24 fouls led the Magic to the line for 28 attempts, while they committed 19 turnovers and secured 9 steals. Orlando collected a total of 49 rebounds (41 defensive, 8 offensive) throughout the matchup.
Paolo Banchero was pivotal for the Magic, shooting 12 of 21 for a field goal percentage of 57.1%. He collected 10 rebounds and scored 29 points during his 35 minutes of play, also tallying 4 assists.
The Magic have a current record of 19-15 this season. Offensively, they achieve 46.6% shooting, ranking 17th in the league. Orlando has scored a total of 3,965 points, averaging 116.6 points per game, with 44.9 rebounds on average. They register 26.0 assists per game (16th in the league) and commit 14.0 turnovers. The Magic commit 21.6 personal fouls each game, shooting 78.9% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Orlando allows 35.8% shooting from three (396 of 1,106) and cedes 77.5% from the free throw line. They permit 24.8 assists and 43.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 12th respectively in the NBA. The Magic are 13th in points allowed per game (114.9), forcing 15.0 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 47.5% from the field (20th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Orlando
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