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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 03 Mar 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 114-122 (OT)
31-22 31-36 29-18 19-34 4-12
Position#29
Record15-47
FormLLLWW
Points / game103.8
Allowed / game111.8
vs
Position#26
Record21-42
FormLWLWL
Points / game109.7
Allowed / game112.3
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Indiana Pacers
22 Mar 2027
ORL v IND
upcoming
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ORL v IND
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ORL126
IND128
04 Jan 2026
ORL135
IND127
13 Nov 2024
ORL94
IND90
28 Oct 2024
ORL119
IND115
10 Mar 2024
ORL97
IND111
25 Feb 2023
ORL108
IND121
25 Jan 2023
ORL126
IND120
02 Mar 2022
ORL114
IND122
28 Feb 2022
ORL119
IND103
25 Apr 2021
ORL112
IND131
09 Apr 2021
ORL106
IND111
10 Nov 2019
ORL102
IND109
31 Jan 2019
ORL107
IND100
07 Dec 2018
ORL90
IND112
20 Nov 2017
ORL97
IND105
08 Apr 2017
ORL112
IND127
01 Feb 2017
ORL88
IND98
21 Feb 2016
ORL102
IND105
06 Jan 2016
ORL86
IND95
25 Jan 2015
ORL99
IND106
16 Apr 2014
ORL86
IND101
09 Feb 2014
ORL93
IND92
08 Mar 2013
ORL86
IND115
16 Jan 2013
ORL97
IND86
05 May 2012
ORL99
IND101
02 May 2012
ORL74
IND97
11 Mar 2012
ORL107
IND94
29 Jan 2012
ORL85
IND106
13 Apr 2011
ORL92
IND74
20 Jan 2010
ORL109
IND98
14 Dec 2009
ORL106
IND98
27 Jan 2009
ORL135
IND111
29 Nov 2008
ORL110
IND96
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-118
119
118
+1
115avg 93
A03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
115-135
115
135
-20
102avg 93
H05/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
83-116
83
116
-33
69avg 93
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
113-95
113
95
+18
116avg 93
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
99-114
99
114
-15
90avg 93
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
105-132
105
132
-27
95avg 93
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
111-121
111
121
-10
100avg 93
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
109-130
109
130
-21
95avg 93
H17/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
119-111
119
111
+8
116avg 93
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-103
119
103
+16
108avg 93
H01/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-34
25-33
33-21
33-30
24-37
32-39
25-32
34-27
15-21
24-28
22-29
22-38
32-28
30-19
21-32
30-16
12-28
27-16
35-33
25-37
26-36
27-31
25-33
27-32
14-29
26-24
30-32
41-36
25-37
28-35
29-32
27-26
27-33
31-18
28-32
33-28
31-32
24-24
35-19
29-28
226.7Avg total
109.2Scored
117.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)103.8111.8215.6-8.024%
Season at home (28)103.0112.0215.0-9.025%
Season away (34)104.5111.6216.1-7.124%
Last 10 (10)109.2117.5226.7-8.340%
Last 5 (5)112.6119.4232.0-6.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)106.4115.2221.6-8.820%
vs Similar (5)106.2100.8207.0+5.460%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
115-122
115
122
-7
103avg 104
H05/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
85-98
85
98
-13
74avg 104
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
112-133
112
133
-21
97avg 104
A09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
113-120
113
120
-7
102avg 104
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
120-129
120
129
-9
111avg 104
H13/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
119-128
119
128
-9
111avg 104
A16/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
113-108
113
108
+5
110avg 104
H17/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
125-129 OT
125
129
-4
118avg 104
H26/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
128-107
128
107
+21
125avg 104
H27/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
103-119
103
119
-16
99avg 104
A01/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-40
29-25
28-28
25-29
27-12
20-24
21-25
17-37
22-40
28-36
25-30
37-27
47-28
27-35
22-25
17-32
37-33
25-41
36-28
22-27
27-34
36-35
31-30
25-29
25-25
31-26
28-25
29-32
36-29
25-40
32-23
30-31
27-30
39-25
27-27
35-25
32-31
24-24
19-35
28-29
232.6Avg total
113.3Scored
119.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)109.7112.3222.0-2.533%
Season at home (33)113.3112.9226.2+0.445%
Season away (30)105.8111.5217.3-5.720%
Last 10 (10)113.3119.3232.6-6.020%
Last 5 (5)117.6118.2235.8-0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)109.9117.3227.1-7.420%
vs Similar (11)113.3118.6231.9-5.427%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)114.8119.2234.0-4.525%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -8.1-8.1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -3.3-3.3
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -8.1-8.1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q2: -2.7-2.7Q3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -3.3-3.3
Orlando MagicIndiana Pacers
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
56-76
56
76
-20
H05/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
39-49
39
49
-10
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
39-44
39
44
-5
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
40-53
40
53
-13
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
53-72
53
72
-19
H17/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H01/03
NBA
109.0Avg total
50.8Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.755.0105.8-4.327%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.656.4109.0-3.838%-
Last 30 away (14)48.653.5102.1-4.914%-
Last 10 (10)50.858.2109.0-7.420%-
Last 5 (5)51.859.8111.6-8.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)50.055.8105.8-5.820%-
vs Similar (5)54.451.0105.4+3.460%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
62-65
62
65
-3
H05/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
47-36
47
36
+11
A06/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
50-76
50
76
-26
A09/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
74-63
74
63
+11
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
62-74
62
74
-12
H13/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
63-69
63
69
-6
A16/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H17/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
61-69
61
69
-8
H26/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
66-55
66
55
+11
H27/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A01/03
NBA
121.0Avg total
59.7Scored
61.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.059.3116.4-2.333%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.459.5119.9+0.947%-
Last 30 away (15)53.759.1112.8-5.520%-
Last 10 (10)59.761.3121.0-1.650%-
Last 5 (5)60.459.8120.2+0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)56.558.6115.1-2.133%-
vs Similar (11)57.260.9118.1-3.727%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)58.857.8116.5+1.050%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.926.8
51.6%
53.1%53.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.612.9
34.3%
35.3%38.7
🏀 Free throws21.116.9
80.1%
77.4%16.9
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 113.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.129.7
52.9%
53.1%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.912.8
37.8%
35.3%38.4
🏀 Free throws21.215.5
73.1%
77.4%15.5
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Mar 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLLLLWLLW
Indiana Pacers
LWLWLLLLLL
#29
League position
#26
-8.0
Net rating
-5.9
104.9
Offensive rating
111.2
112.8
Defensive rating
117.1
51.6%
Effective FG%
54.3%
54.4%
Opp. effective FG%
56.3%
13.5%
Turnover %
14.6%
19.1%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.3%
3-point %
37.8%
63.2%
Assist %
60.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence104.9 · 111.2Defence112.8 · 117.1Shooting51.6% · 54.3%3-point %34.3% · 37.8%Ball care13.5% · 14.6%Off. rebounds19.1% · 26.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)40% · 20%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Indiana Pacers
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/03/22HIndiana Pacers119-103
26/02/22HHouston Rockets119-111
17/02/22HAtlanta Hawks109-130
15/02/22ADenver Nuggets111-121
13/02/22APhoenix Suns105-132
12/02/22AUtah Jazz99-114
09/02/22APortland Trail Blazers113-95
06/02/22HBoston Celtics83-116
05/02/22HMemphis Grizzlies115-135
03/02/22AIndiana Pacers119-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/03/22AOrlando Magic103-119
27/02/22HBoston Celtics128-107
26/02/22HOklahoma City Thunder125-129 OT
17/02/22HWashington Wizards113-108
16/02/22AMilwaukee Bucks119-128
13/02/22HMinnesota Timberwolves120-129
12/02/22HCleveland Cavaliers113-120
09/02/22AAtlanta Hawks112-133
06/02/22ACleveland Cavaliers85-98
05/02/22HChicago Bulls115-122

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW24%
HomeLLLWW25%
AwayWWLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games622834
Win %24%25%24%
Points / game103.8103.0104.5
Allowed / game111.8112.0111.6
Point differential-8.0-9.0-7.1
Avg total215.6215.0216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%11%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (12)67% (3)11% (9)
Overtime %2%0%3%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL33%
HomeLLWLW45%
AwayLLLLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633330
Win %33%45%20%
Points / game109.7113.3105.8
Allowed / game112.3112.9111.5
Point differential-2.5+0.4-5.7
Avg total222.0226.2217.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%30%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (20)25% (8)25% (12)
Overtime %11%9%13%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Phoenix Suns61491280%113.6105.9+7.8
2 Golden State Warriors62431969%110.9104.0+6.8
3 Memphis Grizzlies63432068%113.9109.1+4.8
4 Miami Heat62412166%109.5104.7+4.8
5 Utah Jazz60382263%113.8107.0+6.8
6 Chicago Bulls62392363%112.4110.5+1.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers60372362%108.2106.0+2.3
8 Milwaukee Bucks62372560%113.6110.0+3.6
9 Dallas Mavericks62372560%106.7103.4+3.3
10 Cleveland Cavaliers61362559%106.6102.7+3.9
11 Denver Nuggets61362559%110.5107.6+2.9
12 Boston Celtics64372758%109.2103.8+5.4
13 Toronto Raptors61342756%108.7107.4+1.3
14 Minnesota Timberwolves63342954%113.6112.3+1.3
15 Los Angeles Clippers64333152%106.8107.3-0.5
16 Brooklyn Nets63323151%110.7111.6-0.9
17 Charlotte Hornets63303348%114.1114.8-0.7
18 Atlanta Hawks61293248%112.2111.5+0.7
19 Washington Wizards61283346%107.6110.4-2.8
20 Los Angeles Lakers61273444%110.4112.4-2.0
21 New York Knicks61253641%105.0107.0-2.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans61253641%106.8109.2-2.4
23 Portland Trail Blazers61253641%107.7112.6-4.9
24 San Antonio Spurs62243839%112.7112.8-0.1
25 Sacramento Kings63234037%110.2115.0-4.8
26 Indiana Pacers63214233%109.7112.3-2.5
27 Oklahoma City Thunder61194231%101.9108.8-6.9
28 Houston Rockets61154625%108.2117.8-9.5
29 Orlando Magic62154724%103.8111.8-8.0
30 Detroit Pistons62154724%103.2112.7-9.5
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Orlando Magic313129194114
Indiana Pacers2236183412122
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