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The #Magic try to end their losing streak as they take on the #Pacers on their own 16-game losing streak. These ones count big!
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The #Magic are averaging 40+ threes during this losing streak after averaging around 32 for most of the season. They are up to 6 already (with one make).

#Magic have to get to the paint, especially against a poor defensive team like the #Pacers. Sloppy start.

13-9 IND, 7:34 1st

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This game is about aggression. The #Magic are skating on the perimeter and not really expecting or knowing what to do with the #Pacers' ball pressure. They are 3 for 13 from three and 4 for 9 on 2s.

Pacers are moving the ball better and getting downhill.

26-19 IND, 2:56 1st

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The No Paolo/No Bane lineup worked in Saturday's game as the #Magic closed the gap after a slow start. Mosley returning to it tonight. Jase/Jett/TDS/Penda/Goga.

Big close to the first here.

26-19 IND, 2:38 1st

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Bane is back in to end the first.

He and Paolo are a combined 2 for 11. The #Magic aren't executing at a high level anyway, but they aren't beating anybody if those two are shooting this poorly.

Big three from Bane to beat the shot clock to get going.

30-24 IND, 0:47 1st

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The #Magic just do not look like they have any juice. They finally got to the basket but were missing shots. #Pacers are doing a good job collapsing and crowding everything. Indiana simply outworking Orlando in the first quarter.

Pacers lead 34-24 after one quarter.

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Some better defense. Some better ball movement. And now Paolo Banchero trying to get to the paint, and the #Magic are back in this game. This stuff isn't rocket science. Feels a lot like the Magic make this harder than they have to.

36-35 IND, 7:41 2nd

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The #Magic are still not getting out of their own ways. Paolo is doing a lot better getting to the basket. But he is still holding the ball.

#Pacers are attacking the switch on Pascal Siakam. Magic need to fight over screens to keep size on him.

58-57 ORL, 1:49 2nd

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Really strong quarter from Paolo Banchero with 17 points on 6 for 6 shooting, including a buzzer-beating layup. Made a point to get to the rim more and that set up his outside shot a lot better. #Magic were far more active and energetic in the second.

Magic lead 64-59 at half.

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Another sluggish start for the #Magic. Sloppy turnovers and the #Pacers are running again. That is how they generate their best offense. Indiana has not been credited with fast break points, but everything is off pace.

74-69 IND, 8:51 3rd

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Again... the #Pacers are just playing harder. The #Magic have not been executing well offensively at all. A lot of one pass possessions or Paolo forcing things. He has mostly been good. But now he has slowed down. And they run on every miss.

94-84 IND, 3:36 3rd

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Siakam checks back in as the #Magic regain some momentum and Paolo comes out of the game. I think the #Pacers are going to go for this win. They want to end this streak.

95-89 IND, 1:38 3rd

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Like Paolo in the second quarter, Desmond Bane is starting to find a groove here at the end of the third. He has made his last five shots to get to 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting. #Magic have climbed back into it. But the #Pacers are confident now.

100-95 IND, 0:29 3rd

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The #Magic are in trouble tonight. The #Pacers are playing hard and making everything hard, even with the Magic scoring 95 points in three quarters. Mosley again costing the Magic, not knowing you can't have a proximate foul on a goaltend.

#Pacers lead 103-95 after three.

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Paolo checks back in for Bane. And Siakam comes out of the game for what I assume is his normal fourth quarter rest. To say the least, the #Magic need to make their push now. They have had no answer for Siakam tonight (31 points, 11/20 FGs).

113-104 IND, 8:45 4th

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The #Pacers are moving the ball with confidence tonight. They have hit an unusual number of threes -- 14 for 32 from deep. But the #Magic have not been engaged on D either. Pacers are fighting for something. I don't know what the Magic are doing.

121-109 IND, 5:47 4th

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The #Pacers built their lead up with Siakam on the bench. Another missed opportunity. Clear the #Pacers want to win this. Might be a throw out the playbook and let Paolo and Bane bail this team out. #Magic always seem to get in their own way though.

121-111 IND, 5:21 4th

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When you are bad, sometimes you just find ways to lose games.

Back to back and-1 opportunities for the #Magic. And that Carter dunk was the second time they lost a player right underneath the basket.

FT good. Down to a three-point game.

125-122 IND, 1:52 4th

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The #Magic get lucky and Aaron Nesmith misses a layup. But then Desmond Bane blows a layup after he got right to the basket. #Magic are fighting to rescue this one. But time is running out. Need to be perfect.

128-124 IND, 0:55.5 4th

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The #Magic force a turnover and Paolo sinks two free throws. Two point game with 28.9 seconds to play. #Magic can play this straight, but they need a stop.

128-126 IND, 0:28.9 4th

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Siakam misses a jumper but Jarace Walker is able to get the rebound. Jump ball called.

128-126 IND, 0:06.4 4th

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Paolo wins the tip and the #Magic call timeout. They have the chance to tie or win the game.

128-126 IND, 0:05.0 4th

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Inbound goes to Paolo and he seemed to be waiting for Desmond Bane to get free for three. Then he drives and gets to the rim. Shot looked like it was blocked. #Pacers win 128-126. A really really bad loss for the #Magic.