The Pacers narrowly defeated the Magic 128-126. Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 1 assist, while Kemba Walker added 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Magic, Ben Clint Bencello scored 39 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, while David Silva contributed 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pacers established an advantage led by Siakam and Walker. The Magic responded, but struggled to contain their offense, and the lead grew to double digits at one point. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led 34-24. In the second quarter, the Magic rallied with consecutive scores from Silva and Bancharo to take the lead. At halftime, the Magic led 64-59.

After switching sides, the Pacers took the lead. Nesmith hit consecutive three-pointers, and the team gradually widened the gap. After three quarters, the Pacers led 103-97 . In the final quarter, the Pacers once extended their lead to double digits, but the Magic fought back tenaciously to narrow the gap. At the crucial moment, Nembuhard hit a three-pointer to stabilize the situation, and although Banchalo scored consecutively, it was not enough to reverse the situation. In the end, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Magic 128-126 .

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 37 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Kemba Walker 20 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Nesmith 19 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; McConnell 13 points , 6 assists; Nembuhad 13 points, 7 rebounds, 14 assists; Toppin 8 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists ; Huff 7 points , 6 rebounds; Porter 6 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Shepard 5 points, 3 rebounds

Magic player statistics

Bankels had 39 points , 3 rebounds , and 6 assists; Silva had 21 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Bane had 17 points , 6 rebounds , and 7 assists; Carter had 17 points, 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Howard had 10 points and 2 rebounds; Richardson had 9 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Bitadze had 6 points , 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Kane had 5 points , 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Carter had 2 points and 3 rebounds .

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