Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Indiana PacersPacers
2-2 · Home

Magic vs Pacers tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers).

How to Watch Magic vs Pacers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20263:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games)
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: DAZN · Pacers: DAZN
Arena
Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Obi ToppinPacersFDay-To-DayHandOct 27, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tyrese HaliburtonPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Magic

Pacers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Pacers Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Pacers are 2-2 this season.

The Magic won last season's series 2-1. The Pacers rank 6th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Pascal Siakam (23.5 points per game).

Magic vs Pacers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesMagic 2-1

Previous meetings

Magic vs Pacers Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPPacers 4 GP
109.7#25
Points per game
116.5#13
116.3#18
Opponent points
115.0#16
45.1%#21
Field goal %
48.6%#6
32.2%#20
Three-point %
32.7%#17
73.4%#22
Free throw %
70.1%#29
43.7#17
Rebounds
43.0#22
27.0#11
Assists
29.3#3
7.7#21
Steals
6.8#24
4.3#19
Blocks
5.5#11
17.0#22
Turnovers
14.8#13

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0

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This Magic vs Pacers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic visit the Pistons Jan 1; Pacers host the Timberwolves Jan 2.

Magic vs Pacers FAQs

What time does Magic vs Pacers start?

The Orlando Magic play the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Pacers on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Pacers records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Pacers were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Pacers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Aaron Nesmith (Pacers, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus); Ivica Zubac (Pacers, out, ankle); Johnny Furphy (Pacers, out for season, acl); Obi Toppin (Pacers, day-to-day, hand).

How did Magic vs Pacers go last season?

The Magic won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Magic vs Pacers game?

The Pacers beat the Magic 128-126 on Mar 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Magic vs Pacers being played?

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers.

Is Magic vs Pacers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic and Pacers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pacers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.