Battle of the Beastly Ballers: Indiana Pacers Take on Orlando Magic

The struggling Indiana Pacers will try to end their franchise-record 16-game losing streak as they face the Orlando Magic, who are also looking to snap their four-game skid when they clash on Monday.

Despite their recent losses, the Orlando Magic currently hold onto the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 38-32. In their most recent game, they suffered a close 105-104 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers (15-56) suffered a 134-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in their last outing, marking their 16th consecutive defeat.

Both teams started their respective games on a poor note, with the Magic falling behind 37-23 early on, while the Pacers were outscored 42-29 in the first quarter. Although the Pacers stayed competitive in the following periods against the Spurs, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit, as pointed out by head coach Rick Carlisle.

Despite the loss, the Pacers saw solid performances from Andrew Nembhard and Jarace Walker, who scored 25 and 21 points respectively. However, the absence of recently acquired center Ivica Zubac due to a rib injury will be a significant loss for the rest of the season for Indiana.

While the Pacers shot well throughout the game, particularly with over 50% field goal shooting and above 40% from beyond the arc for the fourth consecutive game, they struggled in rebounding against the Spurs, an area of concern highlighted by Carlisle.

Orlando also faced challenges in rebounding during their recent defeat to the Lakers, as acknowledged by head coach Jamahl Mosley. Despite a strong effort and multiple players scoring in double figures, the Magic fell short due to key mistakes in crucial moments.

Looking ahead to their matchup, both teams aim to break their respective losing streaks. Orlando has won their last four games against Indiana, including their two encounters this season.

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Article written on 23/03/2026 10:11. Source: NBA.com

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