The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic have shown distinct trends in their recent matchups. Looking at their last 10 direct encounters, the Pacers hold a slight edge with 4 wins, demonstrating a more comprehensive display of strength in terms of handicap and over/under performance. Their most recent meeting on April 12, 2025, saw the Pacers lose to the Magic 115-129, trailing 49-72 at halftime, revealing instability in both offense and defense. Conversely, the Magic's performance has been more fluctuating, with their recent 5 home and away games indicating a higher level of competition, especially in three-point shooting and set-piece organisation. However, their defense has significant weaknesses, particularly against fast-paced attacks, often allowing opponents to score over a hundred points in a single quarter, highlighting their offensive dominance. In previous encounters, the Pacers have often controlled the pace during crucial moments, excelling at creating opportunities through interior attacks. Their shooting accuracy is relatively stable, frequently tiring opponents through high-intensity play, thus establishing a favorable situation. The Magic, while possessing some outside shooting and driving ability, often see their game affected by inconsistent defensive execution in key battles. Especially against similarly skilled opponents, player experience will be a crucial variable. Overall, both teams are currently in a similar phase, with significant tactical differences, promising an exciting competition. NBA Indiana Pacers: Orlando Magic 01-01 04:00. Match direction: 225.5, under.