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ClippersOrlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers: Dec 31, 2025
Magic vs Pacers final: the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 112-110 on December 31, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 31 | 37 | 26 | 18 | 112 |
| Pacers | 28 | 38 | 29 | 15 | 110 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 29 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 11 REB Wendell Carter Jr.
- 6 AST Desmond Bane
Pacers
- 26 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 10 REB Aaron Nesmith
- 8 AST T.J. McConnell
Magic vs Pacers Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero F | 34 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12-21 | 0-1 | 5-7 | +2 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 28 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 4-6 | -1 |
| Anthony Black G | 31 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6-11 | 0-3 | 3-3 | +7 |
| Desmond Bane G | 33 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-17 | 1-4 | 3-3 | +2 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 25 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4-11 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tristan da Silva F | 14 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Noah Penda F | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jase Richardson G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Jamal Cain F | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 4-4 | +6 |
| Tyus Jones G | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 37 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 13-13 | -7 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-15 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jay Huff C | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 33 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9-20 | 3-8 | 5-10 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tony Bradley CF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 17 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Jarace Walker F | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Micah Potter F | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +23 |
| Aaron Nesmith GF | 31 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-11 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +7 |
Magic vs Pacers Recap
Orlando beat Indiana 112-110, stealing a 2-point win in the fourth quarter. The Magic improved to 19-15, while the Pacers fell to 6-28.
The Pacers took a 1-point lead into the final frame after three quarters with the score at 94-95. Orlando outscored Indiana 18-15 in the fourth to secure the victory. The Magic shot 23 of 28 from the free throw line, compared to Indiana's 26 of 32, but Orlando grabbed 49 rebounds to the Pacers' 39.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 29 points while Pascal Siakam paced Indiana with 26. Wendell Carter Jr. added 11 rebounds for Orlando, and Aaron Nesmith grabbed 10 for the Pacers. The Magic committed 19 turnovers against Indiana's 16.
The number to know: Orlando made only 3 of 21 three-pointers but won anyway, relying on free throw accuracy and ball movement with 28 assists.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-90 | Field Goals | 36-83 |
| 47.8% | FG % | 43.4% |
| 3-21 | 3-Pointers | 12-35 |
| 14.3% | 3P % | 34.3% |
| 23-28 | Free Throws | 26-32 |
| 82.1% | FT % | 81.3% |
| 49 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 28 | Assists | 22 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 23 | Fouls | 24 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 49.4% | 15.7% | 19.0% | 0.256 |
 Pacers | 50.6% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 0.313 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Pacers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 31, 20253:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
- Arena
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Magic vs Pacers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- L @ Raptors 106-107 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Nuggets 127-126 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Hornets 105-120 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Trail Blazers 110-106 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Warriors 97-120 Dec 22, 2025
Pacers last 5
- L @ Rockets 119-126 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Heat 116-142 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Celtics 122-140 Dec 26, 2025
- L vs Bucks 94-111 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Celtics 95-103 Dec 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 23, 2026 Pacers @ Magic 128-126
- Jan 4, 2026 Pacers @ Magic 127-135
More NBA Games on Dec 31, 2025
- Final
Golden State Warriors1-3132
Charlotte Hornets3-1125Top: Miller 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1102
Atlanta Hawks2-2126Top: Johnson 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2113
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1129Top: Mitchell 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3132
San Antonio Spurs2-2134Top: Champagnie 36 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118
Chicago Bulls1-3134Top: Williamson 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1103Top: Ingram 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0124Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2114
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113Top: Antetokounmpo 33 PTS, 15 REBBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Pacers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Pacers host the 76ers Oct 28.
Magic vs Pacers FAQs
Who won Magic vs Pacers on Dec 31, 2025?
The Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 112-110 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 29 points.
What are the Magic and Pacers records?
After this game the Magic were 19-15 and the Pacers were 6-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Pacers?
Paolo Banchero scored 29 for the Magic. Pascal Siakam scored 26 for the Pacers.
Who leads the Magic vs Pacers season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Magic vs Pacers game?
The Pacers beat the Magic 128-126 on Mar 23, 2026 on the road.
Where was Magic vs Pacers played?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Pacers?
Magic-Pacers: Q1 31-28, Q2 37-38, Q3 26-29, Q4 18-15.
What is next for the Magic and Pacers?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.