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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 23 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 126-128
24-34 40-25 31-44 31-25
Position#13
Record37-31
FormWLLLL
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game114.1
vs
Position#29
Record15-56
FormLLLLL
Points / game111.4
Allowed / game120.4
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2025-26
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
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
115-114
115
114
+1
109avg 105
H06/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
119-92
119
92
+27
119avg 105
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
130-91
130
91
+39
135avg 105
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
128-122
128
122
+6
124avg 105
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
136-131 OT
136
131
+5
129avg 105
H12/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
121-117
121
117
+4
118avg 105
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
112-124
112
124
-12
94avg 105
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
108-113
108
113
-5
92avg 105
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
111-130
111
130
-19
93avg 105
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
104-105
104
105
-1
99avg 105
H21/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-33
34-29
31-26
24-26
27-30
33-20
30-28
29-14
25-15
42-40
33-15
30-21
38-35
24-27
34-27
32-33
36-26
27-30
33-25
27-42
41-27
30-28
27-28
23-34
21-34
29-33
33-37
29-20
22-26
28-25
29-34
29-28
32-34
21-38
24-38
34-20
30-37
35-25
22-20
17-23
232.3Avg total
118.4Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)115.2114.1229.3+1.154%
Season at home (34)115.4113.5228.9+1.962%
Season away (34)115.0114.8229.8+0.247%
Last 10 (10)118.4113.9232.3+4.560%
Last 5 (5)111.2117.8229.0-6.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)100.6114.4215.0-13.80%
vs Similar (14)113.5115.9229.4-2.450%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)120.8109.6230.5+11.282%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
107-130
107
130
-23
97avg 104
A05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
117-128
117
128
-11
107avg 104
A07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
111-131
111
131
-20
94avg 104
A09/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
109-114
109
114
-5
85avg 104
A11/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
108-123
108
123
-15
96avg 104
H12/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
92-101
92
101
-9
80avg 104
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
123-134
123
134
-11
121avg 104
A15/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
110-136
110
136
-26
104avg 104
A17/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
119-127
119
127
-8
114avg 104
H18/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
119-134
119
134
-15
115avg 104
A22/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-42
26-21
26-39
30-28
27-35
24-29
29-35
37-29
30-30
22-39
28-31
31-31
25-24
34-18
23-30
27-42
36-36
25-31
27-29
20-27
21-24
24-32
29-20
18-25
34-26
31-36
31-40
27-32
34-38
30-34
27-33
19-31
33-37
29-42
24-26
33-22
29-42
24-24
32-34
34-34
237.3Avg total
111.5Scored
125.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (71)111.4120.4231.8-9.021%
Season at home (35)113.4118.7232.1-5.329%
Season away (36)109.5122.1231.6-12.614%
Last 10 (10)111.5125.8237.3-14.30%
Last 5 (5)112.6126.4239.0-13.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)111.0125.0236.0-14.016%
vs Similar (11)115.2120.5235.6-5.327%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. 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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: -4.1-4.1Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -2.5-2.5
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +0.1+0.1Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +0.8+0.8Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: -4.1-4.1Q4Q4: +1.3+1.3Q4: -2.5-2.5
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
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H06/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
67-55
67
55
+12
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H12/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
71-55
71
55
+16
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
50-67
50
67
-17
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
53-72
53
72
-19
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H21/03
NBA
119.3Avg total
60.1Scored
59.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.757.6113.3-1.843%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.855.8110.5-1.038%-
Last 30 away (14)56.959.6116.5-2.850%-
Last 10 (10)60.159.2119.3+0.950%-
Last 5 (5)57.861.4119.2-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.454.4106.8-2.060%-
vs Similar (14)55.458.8114.2-3.436%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)57.657.5115.1+0.245%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
51-63
51
63
-12
A05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
52-69
52
69
-17
A09/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
59-42
59
42
+17
A11/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
61-67
61
67
-6
H12/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
45-56
45
56
-11
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A15/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
64-72
64
72
-8
A17/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
62-79
62
79
-17
H18/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
53-66
53
66
-13
A22/03
NBA
120.3Avg total
56.3Scored
64.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.362.2118.5-5.930%-
Last 30 at home (12)59.965.9125.8-6.017%-
Last 30 away (18)53.859.7113.6-5.939%-
Last 10 (10)56.364.0120.3-7.720%-
Last 5 (5)57.867.0124.8-9.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)55.064.1119.1-9.126%-
vs Similar (11)58.559.0117.5-0.536%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. 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: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.728.9
54.8%
54.8%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.912.9
34.0%
35.8%38.7
🏀 Free throws26.521.9
82.6%
78.1%21.9
They take 90.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.627.6
54.5%
54.8%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.513.3
35.5%
35.8%39.9
🏀 Free throws20.716.4
79.2%
78.1%16.4
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLWWWWWW
Indiana Pacers
LLLLLLLLLL
#13
League position
#29
+4.4
Net rating
-13.9
114.6
Offensive rating
108.4
110.3
Defensive rating
122.3
53.3%
Effective FG%
54.0%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
58.3%
12.6%
Turnover %
12.1%
25.8%
Off. rebound %
12.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.0%
3-point %
35.5%
63.9%
Assist %
71.4%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence114.6 · 108.4Defence110.3 · 122.3Shooting53.3% · 54.0%3-point %34.0% · 35.5%Ball care12.6% · 12.1%Off. rebounds25.8% · 12.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)60% · 0%
■ 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
7
Orlando Magic wins
3
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/03/26HLos Angeles Lakers104-105
19/03/26ACharlotte Hornets111-130
17/03/26HOklahoma City Thunder108-113
16/03/26AAtlanta Hawks112-124
15/03/26AMiami Heat121-117
12/03/26HWashington Wizards136-131 OT
11/03/26HCleveland Cavaliers128-122
09/03/26AMilwaukee Bucks130-91
07/03/26AMinnesota Timberwolves119-92
06/03/26HDallas Mavericks115-114
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/03/26ASan Antonio Spurs119-134
18/03/26HPortland Trail Blazers119-127
17/03/26ANew York Knicks110-136
15/03/26AMilwaukee Bucks123-134
13/03/26HNew York Knicks92-101
12/03/26HPhoenix Suns108-123
11/03/26ASacramento Kings109-114
09/03/26APortland Trail Blazers111-131
07/03/26ALos Angeles Lakers117-128
05/03/26ALos Angeles Clippers107-130

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL54%
HomeWWWLL62%
AwayWWWLL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683434
Win %54%62%47%
Points / game115.2115.4115.0
Allowed / game114.1113.5114.8
Point differential+1.1+1.9+0.2
Avg total229.3228.9229.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%24%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (25)57% (14)73% (11)
Overtime %7%3%12%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL21%
HomeLLLLL29%
AwayLLLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games713536
Win %21%29%14%
Points / game111.4113.4109.5
Allowed / game120.4118.7122.1
Point differential-9.0-5.3-12.6
Avg total231.8232.1231.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%9%3%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (20)42% (12)50% (8)
Overtime %3%3%3%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder69551480%118.5107.8+10.8
2 San Antonio Spurs69511874%118.9111.6+7.3
3 Detroit Pistons70511973%117.4109.5+7.8
4 Boston Celtics71472466%114.1107.0+7.2
5 Los Angeles Lakers70462466%116.4114.7+1.7
6 New York Knicks70452564%117.0110.4+6.6
7 Cleveland Cavaliers71442762%119.0114.7+4.3
8 Houston Rockets70432761%114.0109.9+4.1
9 Denver Nuggets72442861%120.8116.4+4.4
10 Minnesota Timberwolves72442861%118.4114.5+3.9
11 Toronto Raptors69393057%114.0112.0+2.0
12 Phoenix Suns71403156%112.6110.6+2.0
13 Atlanta Hawks71393255%117.9116.5+1.3
14 Philadelphia 76ers71393255%115.8116.1-0.4
15 Orlando Magic68373154%115.2114.1+1.1
16 Miami Heat70383254%120.5117.2+3.3
17 Charlotte Hornets71373452%116.1112.1+4.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers71353649%113.5113.0+0.5
19 Portland Trail Blazers72353749%115.1117.2-2.2
20 Golden State Warriors71333846%114.7114.6+0.1
21 Milwaukee Bucks70294141%111.0116.2-5.2
22 Chicago Bulls70284240%115.8120.2-4.4
23 New Orleans Pelicans72254735%115.5119.2-3.7
24 Memphis Grizzlies70244634%115.5118.7-3.2
25 Dallas Mavericks71234832%113.5118.7-5.2
26 Utah Jazz71215030%117.3124.8-7.5
27 Sacramento Kings72195326%111.0121.0-10.0
28 Brooklyn Nets71175424%106.4115.5-9.1
29 Washington Wizards71165523%112.5124.1-11.6
30 Indiana Pacers71155621%111.4120.4-9.0
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 Magic24403131126
Indiana Pacers34254425128
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