SLIDESHOW: Pacers Ward Off Magic at Home

Indiana wins in overtime

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 114-113 in overtime on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Buddy Hield led the Pacers with 29 points, followed by Myles Turner, who added 27 points and 15 rebounds. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 25 points.

Pacers' lead in the clutch

The Pacers took a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Magic fought back to tie the game with 1.3 seconds remaining on a three-pointer by Wagner. In overtime Hield made a jumper to give the Pacers a 114-111 lead with 1:05 remaining. Wagner missed a three-pointer with 20 seconds left and the Pacers held on for the win. The Pacers improved to 4-2 on the season, while the Magic dropped to 2-4.

Hield's hot shooting

Hield shot 10-of-19 (52.6%) from the field and 6-of-14 (42.9%) from three-point range. He also had 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Turner was also efficient, shooting 9-of-14 (64.3%) from the field. The Pacers shot 46.7% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.

Magic's comeback

The Magic trailed by 10 points with 4:30 remaining in the fourth quarter. They went on a 10-0 run to tie the game, forcing overtime. Wagner led the Magic with 25 points, shooting 9-of-19 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range. Paolo Banchero added 22 points and 8 rebounds.

Pacers' defense

The Pacers held the Magic to 41.7% shooting from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. They also forced 16 turnovers. Turner led the Pacers with 5 blocks. The Pacers have now held their opponents to under 45% shooting in four of their six games this season.

Pacers' bench

The Pacers' bench outscored the Magic's bench 33-19. Jalen Smith led the Pacers' bench with 11 points, followed by Tyrese Haliburton, who added 10 points and 7 assists. The Pacers' bench has been a key factor in their success this season, averaging 37.0 points per game.

Conclusion

The Pacers won a close game against the Magic, improving to 4-2 on the season. Hield led the Pacers with 29 points, while Turner added 27 points and 15 rebounds. The Pacers' defense held the Magic to 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers. The Pacers will look to continue their winning ways on Friday night when they host the Chicago Bulls.