On Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers (6-27) host the Orlando Magic (18-15) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Pacers suffered their season-high ninth straight loss on Monday, falling to the Houston Rockets 126-119 on the road. They managed to cut a 27-point lead to single digits in the fourth quarter after shooting 69.6% from the field in the period, but they couldn’t get any closer in the end.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points, while Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith each scored 14 points and Jarace Walker added 12 points. Siakam ranks 22nd in the NBA in scoring this season, averaging 23.8 points per game.
The Magic are coming off a 107-106 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday to begin a three-game road trip. The group led by as many as 21 points and held a 10-point advantage into the fourth quarter, but was held to 12 points in the period after shooting just 25% from the field.
Anthony Black produced a team-high 27 points, Paolo Banchero tallied 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and Desmond Bane added 18 points. Banchero registered the 38th triple-double in franchise history and the fourth of his career with the effort.
The Magic and Pacers are meeting for the first of three matchups this season. Orlando won the series last year, 3-1, and has taken six out of the last nine games overall.
How to Watch
Date: Dec. 31
Time: 3 p.m. EST
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network – Florida, FanDuel Sports Network – Indiana
Stream Magic and Pacers live on Fubo! (free trial)
Betting Lines
Point Spread: Magic -4.5
Money Line: Pacers +145, Magic -175
Over/Under: 225.5
NBA Odds via BetMGM
Jerseys
Orlando: Statement Edition (black)
Indiana: City Edition (white)
Source: LockerVision
Magic at Pacers Injury Report
Orlando: Desmond Bane (back), Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Jalen Suggs (hip) are questionable. Colin Castleton (two-way contract), Franz Wagner (ankle) and Moe Wagner (knee) are out.
Indiana: Ben Sheppard (calf) is questionable. Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Isaiah Jackson (concussion) and Obi Toppin (foot) are out.
Projected Starting Lineups
Orlando Magic:
Desmond BanePaolo BancheroWendell Carter Jr.Anthony BlackTyus Jones
Indiana Pacers:
Johnny FurphyPascal SiakamJay HuffBennedict MathurinAndrew Nembhard