- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Orlando Magic (38-32) will host the Indiana Pacers (15-56) at the Kia Center this Monday.
In their last outing, the Pacers took on the Spurs and suffered a defeat with a final score of 134-119. The Pacers committed 22 fouls, while the Spurs noted 16. From beyond the arc, Indiana hit 13 of 34 shots. The Spurs excelled at the charity stripe, shooting 88.2% (15 of 17). San Antonio outperformed Indiana on the boards with 47 rebounds (17 offensive, 30 defensive) and contributed defensively with 10 blocks. They also set up 25 assists and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed their opponents to shoot 54.6% from the floor, giving up 53 out of 97 shots. The Pacers dished out 33 assists and forced their opponents into 11 turnovers while recording 8 steals. They grabbed 40 rebounds in total, with 6 offensive. At the free-throw line, Indiana succeeded in 15 out of 19 attempts, boasting a rate of 78.9%. The Pacers concluded with a field goal success rate of 51.8% (44 of 85) and drained 16 of 35 three-point attempts.
Andrew Nembhard was a standout performer, shooting 61.5% from the floor and recording 7 assists. Across 28 minutes, he grabbed 1 rebound and tallied 25 points on 8 out of 13 shooting.
Indiana enters this game with a record of 15-56 for the season. They are averaging 14.4 turnovers per game and committing 21.2 fouls nightly. As a team, the Pacers are securing 41.8 rebounds per game and have distributed 1,903 assists this year, ranking 12th in the NBA. Indiana is hitting 35.0% of their three-point shots (925 of 2,646) and recording 77.1% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 111.4 points per game (27th in the league) on 45.3% shooting.
Defensively, the Pacers force 13.6 turnovers per game and draw 20.2 personal fouls. They limit their opponents to 35.5% on three-point attempts and rank 27th in points allowed per game (120.4). Indiana allows a shooting percentage of 49.1% against them (3,134 of 6,383) and concedes 47.0 rebounds per game. They are 13th in allowing assists, giving up a total of 1,882 throughout the season.
In their previous game, the Magic faced a narrow defeat against the Lakers, ending with a score of 105-104. Orlando allowed Los Angeles to grab 39 rebounds in total (11 offensive). They managed to hit only 25.0% of their three-point attempts, shooting 8 of 32, and were 19 of 29 from the free-throw line (65.5%). The Lakers converted 39 of 87 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.8%. Orlando finished with a shooting rate of 43.4%, going 36 for 83 from the floor. From three-point range, they hit 11 out of 37 attempts (29.7%), and converted 21 free throws at a rate of 91.3%. The Lakers committed 25 fouls, allowing the Magic 23 trips to the free-throw line. Orlando also turned the ball over 16 times and managed 4 steals, while collecting 40 defensive and 16 offensive rebounds for a total of 56 boards.
Leading the way for the Magic was Paolo Banchero, who scored 16 points on 4 of 14 shooting. He recorded 5 rebounds and provided 6 assists in his 36 minutes on the court.
With a season record of 38-32, the Magic are committing 20.9 fouls each game and shooting 80.2% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 26.4 assists per game (15th in the league) and turning the ball over 13.7 times. So far, the Magic have amassed 8,070 points (115.3 per game) and are securing 43.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are hitting 46.2% of their shots, placing them 21st in the league.
On the defensive end, Orlando ranks 11th in the NBA, allowing 114.3 points per game. They force opponents into 14.9 turnovers each game and permit a 47.3% shooting percentage (18th in basketball). The Magic allow 35.0% on three-point attempts (828 of 2,367) and 77.6% at the free-throw line. They yield 25.0 assists and 43.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 8th and 15th in the NBA, respectively.
Which team will prevail in this NBA matchup?
Prediction: Pick Indiana to cover the spread.
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