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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 26 Feb 2023
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 108-121
25-27 27-24 22-31 34-39
Position#25
Record25-35
FormWLWLW
Points / game110.8
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#24
Record26-35
FormLLLWL
Points / game114.9
Allowed / game117.5
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2022-23
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Indiana Pacers
22 Mar 2027
ORL v IND
upcoming
04 Mar 2027
ORL v IND
upcoming
23 Mar 2026
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
W
119-109
119
109
+10
105avg 101
A31/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
94-105
94
105
-11
75avg 101
A02/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
W
127-120
127
120
+7
117avg 101
A04/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
119-113
119
113
+6
114avg 101
A05/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
L
98-102
98
102
-4
92avg 101
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
W
115-104
115
104
+11
103avg 101
H10/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
103-107 OT
103
107
-4
92avg 101
H12/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
100-91
100
91
+9
95avg 101
A14/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
113-123
113
123
-10
102avg 101
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
108-106
108
106
+2
97avg 101
H24/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-30
35-32
42-28
25-19
23-37
30-19
25-26
16-23
27-34
37-23
26-18
37-45
28-37
34-21
28-27
29-28
26-22
22-18
21-26
29-36
29-26
36-29
24-29
26-20
29-19
25-27
25-26
18-25
25-21
24-23
27-24
24-23
27-35
43-30
19-29
24-29
28-26
19-20
33-33
28-27
217.6Avg total
109.6Scored
108.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (60)110.8113.5224.4-2.742%
Season at home (30)113.3114.0227.4-0.750%
Season away (30)108.4113.0221.4-4.733%
Last 10 (10)109.6108.0217.6+1.660%
Last 5 (5)107.8106.2214.0+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)110.4109.0219.4+1.455%
vs Similar ◀ (15)113.2117.1230.3-3.940%
vs Weaker (4)114.5112.5227.0+2.075%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
100-112
100
112
-12
92avg 107
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
111-112
111
112
-1
108avg 107
H03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
107-104
107
104
+3
102avg 107
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
103-122
103
122
-19
92avg 107
H05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
111-116
111
116
-5
101avg 107
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
104-117
104
117
-13
91avg 107
H11/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
113-127
113
127
-14
98avg 107
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
117-123
117
123
-6
106avg 107
H14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
117-113
117
113
+4
114avg 107
H16/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
138-142 OT
138
142
-4
132avg 107
H24/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-23
30-27
17-30
21-32
35-30
32-24
29-30
15-28
28-27
32-21
27-32
20-24
25-27
21-35
38-36
19-24
30-39
33-21
20-29
28-27
24-30
23-30
30-35
27-22
29-37
28-43
31-24
25-23
33-27
18-26
37-36
29-34
15-39
27-19
40-28
35-27
31-34
27-34
39-32
28-25
230.9Avg total
112.1Scored
118.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)114.9117.5232.4-2.743%
Season at home (33)117.4116.5233.8+0.955%
Season away (28)112.0118.8230.8-6.929%
Last 10 (10)112.1118.8230.9-6.720%
Last 5 (5)117.8124.4242.2-6.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)114.4121.0235.4-6.630%
vs Similar ◀ (10)116.7116.7233.4+0.050%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: +6.3+6.3Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: -1.9-1.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.8-2.8Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: +6.3+6.3Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: -1.9-1.9
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
52-62
52
62
-10
A31/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#4
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A02/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
W
64-57
64
57
+7
A04/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
62-58
62
58
+4
A05/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
W
48-40
48
40
+8
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H10/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H12/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
49-44
49
44
+5
A14/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
W
70-65
70
65
+5
A15/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
47-46
47
46
+1
H24/02
NBA
109.3Avg total
56.4Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.958.0113.9-2.147%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.556.1111.5-0.654%-
Last 30 away (17)56.259.5115.8-3.341%-
Last 10 (10)56.452.9109.3+3.580%-
Last 5 (5)57.051.2108.2+5.8100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)53.657.5111.2-3.945%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)58.558.1116.6+0.553%-
vs Weaker (4)52.259.2111.5-7.025%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. 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
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A29/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
67-54
67
54
+13
H03/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
60-48
60
48
+12
H04/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
46-62
46
62
-16
H05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A09/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
47-60
47
60
-13
H11/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
57-80
57
80
-23
A12/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
51-53
51
53
-2
H14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
42-58
42
58
-16
H16/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
58-68
58
68
-10
H24/02
NBA
114.6Avg total
55.3Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.260.0116.2-3.737%-
Last 30 at home (17)55.359.2114.5-3.941%-
Last 30 away (13)57.560.9118.4-3.531%-
Last 10 (10)55.359.3114.6-4.040%-
Last 5 (5)51.063.8114.8-12.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)55.460.5115.9-5.230%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)58.058.8116.8-0.850%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: 109.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.230.7
51.0%
54.5%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.39.6
33.9%
35.8%28.8
🏀 Free throws25.319.4
76.7%
78.1%19.4
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 112.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.427.1
54.9%
54.5%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.1
36.7%
35.8%42.3
🏀 Free throws20.015.6
78.0%
78.1%15.6
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 26 Feb 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLWLWLWWLW
Indiana Pacers
LWLLLLLWLL
#25
League position
#24
+1.6
Net rating
-6.7
108.5
Offensive rating
112.1
106.9
Defensive rating
118.8
51.0%
Effective FG%
55.0%
54.4%
Opp. effective FG%
56.4%
13.5%
Turnover %
13.6%
26.9%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.23
33.9%
3-point %
36.7%
56.8%
Assist %
65.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence108.5 · 112.1Defence106.9 · 118.8Shooting51.0% · 55.0%3-point %33.9% · 36.7%Ball care13.5% · 13.6%Off. rebounds26.9% · 22.0%Free throws0.29 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)60% · 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
3
Orlando Magic wins
7
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/02/23HDetroit Pistons108-106
15/02/23AToronto Raptors113-123
14/02/23AChicago Bulls100-91
12/02/23HMiami Heat103-107 OT
10/02/23HDenver Nuggets115-104
08/02/23HNew York Knicks98-102
05/02/23ACharlotte Hornets119-113
04/02/23AMinnesota Timberwolves127-120
02/02/23APhiladelphia 76ers94-105
31/01/23APhiladelphia 76ers119-109
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/02/23HBoston Celtics138-142 OT
16/02/23HChicago Bulls117-113
14/02/23HUtah Jazz117-123
12/02/23AWashington Wizards113-127
11/02/23HPhoenix Suns104-117
09/02/23AMiami Heat111-116
05/02/23HCleveland Cavaliers103-122
04/02/23HSacramento Kings107-104
03/02/23HLos Angeles Lakers111-112
29/01/23AMemphis Grizzlies100-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW42%
HomeLLWLW50%
AwayLWWWL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games603030
Win %42%50%33%
Points / game110.8113.3108.4
Allowed / game113.5114.0113.0
Point differential-2.7-0.7-4.7
Avg total224.4227.4221.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%30%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)57% (7)33% (9)
Overtime %5%10%0%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL43%
HomeLLLWL55%
AwayLLLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613328
Win %43%55%29%
Points / game114.9117.4112.0
Allowed / game117.5116.5118.8
Point differential-2.7+0.9-6.9
Avg total232.4233.8230.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%15%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (20)43% (14)50% (6)
Overtime %3%3%4%
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 Boston Celtics60431772%118.3112.2+6.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks59421771%115.1111.4+3.7
3 Denver Nuggets60421870%117.0112.7+4.4
4 Philadelphia 76ers58391967%114.3110.4+3.9
5 Memphis Grizzlies58352360%115.9112.2+3.8
6 Cleveland Cavaliers63382560%111.8106.7+5.1
7 Sacramento Kings59342558%120.6118.1+2.5
8 Brooklyn Nets59342558%113.6112.6+0.9
9 New York Knicks61342756%114.6112.3+2.3
10 Phoenix Suns61332854%112.9111.4+1.5
11 Miami Heat60322853%108.2108.6-0.5
12 Los Angeles Clippers62332953%112.5112.2+0.3
13 Dallas Mavericks61322952%113.5112.6+0.9
14 New Orleans Pelicans60303050%114.8113.5+1.3
15 Golden State Warriors60303050%118.5118.3+0.1
16 Atlanta Hawks60303050%116.7116.8-0.1
17 Minnesota Timberwolves62313150%115.7115.9-0.2
18 Toronto Raptors61303149%113.0112.1+1.0
19 Utah Jazz61303149%117.6117.3+0.3
20 Oklahoma City Thunder59283147%117.9116.4+1.4
21 Washington Wizards59283147%113.6113.4+0.2
22 Portland Trail Blazers59283147%114.9115.3-0.4
23 Los Angeles Lakers60283247%117.1118.0-0.9
24 Chicago Bulls60273345%113.4112.9+0.5
25 Indiana Pacers61263543%114.9117.5-2.7
26 Orlando Magic60253542%110.8113.5-2.7
27 Charlotte Hornets61184330%112.6118.8-6.2
28 Detroit Pistons61154625%111.8119.3-7.4
29 San Antonio Spurs60144623%112.5122.9-10.4
30 Houston Rockets59134622%109.6118.1-8.5
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic25272234108
Indiana Pacers27243139121
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