- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (6-26) are set to challenge the Orlando Magic (18-14) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Wednesday.
The Magic recently faced the Nuggets and came away with a thrilling 127-126 victory. Orlando achieved an impressive 51.7% shooting accuracy from the field, making 46 out of 89 shots, and converted 10 out of 29 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they managed 25 of 37, yielding a success rate of 67.6%. In total, Orlando secured 35 rebounds, with 9 of them being offensive. They assisted on 32 baskets, forced 16 turnovers, and recorded 8 steals. On the defensive end, the Magic allowed the Nuggets to shoot 51.2% from the field, hitting 44 of 86 shots. Denver notched 27 assists and 5 steals throughout the contest, while also collecting 49 rebounds (15 offensive, 34 defensive) without any blocks. The Nuggets ended the night with a commendable 90.0% from the free throw line, sinking 27 of 30 attempts, and hit 11 of their 29 three-point shots. Orlando accumulated 25 personal fouls, while Denver committed 23 fouls.
Anthony Black was a standout performer, scoring 38 points on 14 of 24 shooting while playing 30 minutes. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 58.3% combined with 5 assists.
Entering this matchup, Orlando holds an 18-14 record this season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 21.5 fouls. The team’s rebounding average stands at 44.6 per game, with 831 assists, ranking them 14th in the league. Orlando shoots 34.2% from beyond the arc (362 out of 1,058) and 78.6% from the free throw line. They average 117.1 points per game, positioning them 13th in the league with a 46.8% shooting percentage.
Defensively, the Magic force 15.3 turnovers per game while committing 22.8 personal fouls. They allow 36.3% shooting from three-point range and rank 14th in opponents’ points per game at 115.3. Orlando permits a shooting percentage of 47.9% (1,349 of 2,818) and allows 43.2 rebounds per game, ranking 13th in the NBA in assists allowed with 798.
In their previous game, the Pacers suffered a defeat against the Heat, finishing at 142-116. They managed to secure 30 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards, totaling 45. However, they turned the ball over 26 times and secured only 6 steals. The Heat recorded 15 personal fouls, offering the Pacers 16 free throw attempts, converting 12 for a success rate of 75.0%. Indiana made 12 of 38 three-point attempts (31.6%), while shooting 49.5% overall (46 of 93). Miami outperformed them, hitting 55 of 107 shots for a shooting rate of 51.4%. The Heat made 12 of 31 from downtown and went 20 of 21 from the free throw line (95.2%). In total rebounds, Indiana allowed Miami to gather 49 boards (17 offensive).
Pascal Siakam was instrumental for the Pacers, going 14 for 21 from the field, ending with a shooting percentage of 66.7%. He collected 7 rebounds and tallied 33 points during his 34 minutes on the court, also assisting on 5 plays.
This season, Indiana struggles with a 6-26 record. They commit 22.9 personal fouls per game, hitting 77.3% from the free throw line. Their assist rate sits at a league-low 23.7 per game, with 14.2 turnovers on average. The Pacers have totaled 3,513 points (averaging 109.8 per game) and pull down 43.5 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they are shooting 43.3% from the field, ranking 30th overall.
On defense, Indiana allows 34.3% shooting from three-point territory (377 of 1,099), conceding 76.5% on free throw attempts. They give up 24.9 assists and 47.7 total rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 27th in the NBA respectively. The Pacers currently sit 23rd in points allowed per game at 119.2, forcing 14.1 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 48.0% overall (24th in the league).
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Orlando
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