The Orlando Magic visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, December 31, with tipoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Orlando holds an 18-15 record and enters on a one-game losing streak after a narrow 106-107 defeat to Toronto, while Indiana extends a nine-game skid following a 119-126 loss to Houston.
Orlando’s injury report lists Desmond Bane (back spasms), Jonathan Isaac (left knee sore), and Jalen Suggs (left hip contusion) as questionable, with Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moritz Wagner (left knee recovery) out.
Paolo Banchero leads the team with 19.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Wendell Carter Jr. contributes 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, providing interior scoring and defense.
Indiana will be without Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles), Isaiah Jackson (concussion), and Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture), with T.J. McConnell listed as probable and Ben Sheppard questionable.
Pascal Siakam averages 23.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Bennedict Mathurin adds 18.3 points, forming the core of the Pacers’ offense.
Orlando’s supporting cast features Anthony Black and Suggs, who combine for over 30 points and nearly 9 assists per game. Desmond Bane’s presence could be pivotal if he plays, as he contributes 19.1 points and 4.5 assists, giving the Magic perimeter scoring and playmaking depth.
Indiana’s depth relies on Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith to supplement scoring, while frontcourt options include Jay Huff and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
