Pacers Secure Crucial Victory Over Magic, Tighten Eastern Conference Race

With a dominant third quarter and standout performances from Haliburton and McConnell, Indiana closes the gap to just one game behind Orlando.

The Indiana Pacers overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 111-97, significantly impacting the Eastern Conference standings.
Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 20 and 17 points respectively, while Myles Turner contributed defensively with six blocked shots.
Indiana's defense held the Magic to 37.5% shooting, marking one of their most impressive defensive efforts of the season.
The Pacers' bench, particularly McConnell and Obi Toppin, provided a significant energy boost, helping to turn the game around.
This victory brings the Pacers within one game of the Magic in the Eastern Conference, intensifying the playoff race.