Orlando Magic Find a Way to Win in Falling Short Against the Indiana Pacers

Magic Win

The Orlando Magic snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Orlando was led by Paolo Banchero, who had 23 points and 11 rebounds. Franz Wagner added 22 points, while Markelle Fultz chipped in with 19 points and 10 assists. The Magic received a boost from their bench, as Jalen Suggs scored 14 and Bol Bol contributed 12 points.

Pacers Loss

The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who had 22 points and 14 assists in his return to the lineup.

Buddy Hield scored 20 points, while Andrew Nembhard added 16 points for Indiana. The Pacers were without leading scorer Myles Turner, who missed the game due to a back injury.

The Magic led by 10 points with 3:30 remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers rallied to cut the lead to two with 1:14 left. However, the Magic were able to hold on for the win after Wagner hit a pair of free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining.

The Magic improved to 20-33 with the win, while the Pacers dropped to 24-29. The Magic will return to action on Friday night when they host the Detroit Pistons, while the Pacers will play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.