Magic-Pacers NBA Game Preview
Leading off from a valiant – but losing – first round playoff series in 2011 against number one Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers came roaring back to begin the 2011-2012 season. The team is earning its best early record in the last eight years, but they still struggle when playing the more talented teams in the league.
And the Orlando Magic are a fearsome opponent that are 11-5 on the season so far. Also, recent history is all on Orlando’s side. The Magic have beaten the Pacers in Indiana in each of the last three matchups between the two.
Both organizations come into this matchup with a 7-3 record over their previous ten contests. The Pacers have a 5-0 home record so far, and the Magic are 5-3 on the road. Look for Orlando to make a surprisingly strong first quarter after their disastrous 87-56 loss to the Boston Celtics a few days ago.