NBA: Pacers, Magic Look to End Skidding Tonight

Orlando Magic Aiming to Halt Four-Game Slide

The Orlando Magic will look to end a four-game losing streak tonight when they host the Indiana Pacers at Amway Center. The Magic have struggled since the All-Star break, going 3-9 in their last 12 games. They have lost their last four games by an average of 12.5 points.

The Magic's offense has been a major problem during their recent skid. They are averaging just 101.8 points per game over their last four games, and they have shot just 41.7% from the field. Nikola Vucevic has been the only consistent offensive player for the Magic, averaging 20.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game this season.

Indiana Pacers Aim to Halt Three-Game Slide

The Indiana Pacers will also be looking to end a losing streak tonight when they face the Magic. The Pacers have lost their last three games, and they are now just 2-5 in their last seven games. The Pacers have struggled defensively during their recent skid, allowing an average of 115.7 points per game.

The Pacers' offense has also been inconsistent lately. They are averaging just 106.9 points per game over their last three games, and they have shot just 42.9% from the field. Domantas Sabonis has been the Pacers' leading scorer this season, averaging 20.3 points per game.

Keys to the Game

• The Magic need to find a way to get more consistent offensively. They have been too reliant on Vucevic to carry the scoring load, and they need other players to step up.


• The Pacers need to improve their defense. They have allowed their opponents to score too easily, and they need to get more stops in order to win games.


• The Pacers need to get more consistent from three-point range. They are shooting just 33.4% from three-point range this season, which is 29th in the NBA.

Prediction

The Pacers are a slight favorite in this game, but the Magic are capable of winning if they can play well. The Magic have the home-court advantage, and they are looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Pacers are coming off a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, and they will be looking to bounce back. This should be a close game, but the Pacers should be able to pull out a win.