Game Preview: Pacers at Magic

Pacers Look to Keep Rolling Against Struggling Magic

The Indiana Pacers will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. The Pacers have won four of their last five games, while the Magic have lost four of their last five. The Pacers are led by All-Star Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 20.3 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. Sabonis is a force in the paint, and he will be a tough matchup for the Magic's young frontcourt. The Magic are led by Markelle Fultz, who is averaging 14.7 points and 6.3 assists per game. Fultz is a rising star, but he will need to play well if the Magic want to have a chance to win. The Pacers are a more experienced team than the Magic, and they should be able to win this game if they play to their potential. However, the Magic are a young team with a lot of talent, and they could surprise the Pacers if they play well.

Key Matchups

* Domantas Sabonis vs. Wendell Carter Jr. * Malcolm Brogdon vs. Markelle Fultz * Myles Turner vs. Mo Bamba

Pacers Win if...

* They can control the paint * They can limit Markelle Fultz * They can make shots from the outside

Magic Win if...

* They can play with energy and effort * They can hit their shots * They can force the Pacers into turnovers

Prediction

The Pacers are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win this game if they play to their potential. However, the Magic are a young team with a lot of talent, and they could surprise the Pacers if they play well. I predict the Pacers will win a close game, 110-105.