Overview
- Orlando flipped a 12-point deficit with a 17-0 burst and a 41-22 second quarter, shooting 56% overall and 15-of-32 from three.
- Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Anthony Black posted 27 points and 10 assists in a start for injured Jalen Suggs.
- Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 34 points, with Aaron Nesmith adding 25 and Andrew Nembhard 20 points and 11 assists as the Pacers fell to 6-30.
- Tristan da Silva hit a pivotal three with 1:10 remaining and Wendell Carter Jr. sealed it with a late dunk to secure the win.
- Coach Jamahl Mosley criticized the defense despite the victory as the Magic improved to 9-1 when scoring at least 125 points; next up are the Wizards for Orlando and the Cavaliers for Indiana.